Liz Truss announces Government will set up Trade and Agriculture Commission

Trade Secretary Liz Truss has announced the Government will set up a Trade and Agriculture Commission to explore ways to protect food production standards, just three weeks after Farming Minister Victoria Prentis rejected the

Abi Kay
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Liz Truss announces Government will set up Trade and Agriculture Commission

Trade Secretary Liz Truss has announced the Government will set up a Trade and Agriculture Commission to explore ways to protect food production standards, just three weeks after Farming Minister Victoria...

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