'I will not grandstand for the media' - Goodwill tells all about his Efra committee role

Farmer and Yorkshire MP Sir Robert Goodwill was elected chair of the Efra Select Committee in May. Abi Kay asks him about his priorities in his new position.

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'I will not grandstand for the media' - Goodwill tells all about his Efra committee role

Farmer and Yorkshire MP Sir Robert Goodwill was elected chair of the Efra Select Committee in May. Abi Kay asks him about his priorities in his new position. As Sir Robert Goodwill talks about his familys...

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