Scottish direct payments will not distort UK market after Brexit, says Eustice

The UK’s internal market will not be distorted if Scottish farmers keep their direct payments after Brexit, Defra Secretary George Eustice has said.

Abi Kay
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Scottish direct payments will not distort UK market after Brexit, says Eustice

The UK's internal market will not be distorted if Scottish farmers keep their direct payments after Brexit, Defra Secretary George Eustice has said. Last week, Scottish Rural Economy Secretary Fergus...

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