No deal could lead to premature slaughter of 'millions of lambs'

A no-deal Brexit at the end of this year could lead to the premature slaughter of ‘millions of lambs’, a peer has warned, as pressure on the Government to protect agriculture ramped up.

Abi Kay
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No deal could lead to premature slaughter of 'millions of lambs'

A no-deal Brexit at the end of this year could lead to the premature slaughter of ‘millions of lambs', a peer has warned, as pressure on the Government to protect agriculture ramped up. Lord Bruce of...

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