Disquiet as RT chair seeks place on retailer board

Conflict of interest concerns have been raised by farmers after the chair of Red Tractor, Christine Tacon, made the decision to stand for election to the Co-op board.

Abi Kay
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Disquiet as RT chair seeks place on retailer board

Conflict of interest concerns have been raised by farmers after the chair of Red Tractor, Christine Tacon, made the decision to stand for election to the Co-op board. Red Tractor is co-owned by the...

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