Villiers admits 'engaging' with Number 10 on Derbyshire cull decision

Defra Secretary Theresa Villiers has admitted ‘engaging’ with Number 10 on the last-minute decision to stop the Derbyshire badger cull.

Abi Kay
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Villiers admits 'engaging' with Number 10 on Derbyshire cull decision
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Defra Secretary Theresa Villiers has admitted ‘engaging' with Number 10 on the last-minute decision to stop the Derbyshire badger cull. Farmers have always suspected the u-turn was the result of an...

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