'Brains of Brexit' Shanker Singham tells all about his views on farming and trade

New Trade and Agriculture Commission member Shanker Singham has not always had the best reputation in the farming community. Abi Kay speaks to him to find out how he thinks UK farmers can be protected in a post-Brexit world.

Abi Kay
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'Brains of Brexit' Shanker Singham tells all about his views on farming and trade

New Trade and Agriculture Commission member Shanker Singham has not always had the best reputation in the farming community. Abi Kay speaks to him to find out how he thinks UK farmers can be protected...

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