Immigration Minister refuses to accept there is a crisis in the pig sector

The Immigration Minister, Kevin Foster, has refused to accept there is a crisis in the pig sector caused by labour shortages.

Abi Kay
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Immigration Minister refuses to accept there is a crisis in the pig sector

The Immigration Minister, Kevin Foster, has refused to accept there is a crisis in the pig sector caused by labour shortages. MPs of all parties criticised Mr Foster's unwillingness to listen to industry...

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