Welsh FM shows 'astonishing disregard' for farmers

Welsh First Minister (FM) Mark Drakeford has been blasted for showing ’astonishing disregard’ towards the farming community.

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
clock • 2 min read
Welsh FM shows 'astonishing disregard' for farmers

Welsh First Minister (FM) Mark Drakeford has been blasted for showing ’astonishing disregard’ towards the farming community. The criticism comes after he told theBBChe would have to justify subsidising...

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