EU 'wants us to feel pain' for Brexit, says NFU Scotland president

NFU Scotland president Martin Kennedy has said he is now convinced the EU ‘wants us to feel pain’ for Brexit.

Abi Kay
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EU 'wants us to feel pain' for Brexit, says NFU Scotland president

NFU Scotland president Martin Kennedy has said he is now convinced the EU ‘wants us to feel pain' for Brexit. Mr Kennedy made the remarks after attending a Copa-Cogeca meeting, which he claimed left...

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