Family farmers are being let down by a reckless Conservative Government

Family farmers are the backbone of our countryside, they’ve shaped our landscape over many centuries - the reason why people flock to our National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty every year, writes Liberal Democrat agriculture spokesman Tim Farron.

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Family farmers are being let down by a reckless Conservative Government

Family farmers are the backbone of our countryside, they've shaped our landscape over many centuries - the reason why people flock to our National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty every year,...

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