Sunak fields farmers' questions at NFU hustings

Conservative leadership candidate Rishi Sunak was grilled by farmers and the press during an NFU hustings held at the union’s headquarters in Stoneleigh last week. Abi Kay reports on the highlights.

Abi Kay
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Sunak fields farmers' questions at NFU hustings

Conservative leadership candidate Rishi Sunak was grilled by farmers and the press during an NFU hustings held at the unions headquarters in Stoneleigh last week. Abi Kay reports on the highlights...

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