Labour MP says most livestock farming will be phased out over next 20 years

Labour MP and vice chairman of the party’s ‘Just Transition Working Group’, Alan Whitehead, has claimed most livestock farmers will not be rearing animals in 20 years’ time.

Abi Kay
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Labour MP says most livestock farming will be phased out over next 20 years

Labour MP and vice chairman of the party's ‘Just Transition Working Group', Alan Whitehead, has claimed most livestock farmers will not be rearing animals in 20 years' time. Mr Whitehead said his comments...

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