We must not let 21st century Thatcherism destroy English farming as we know it

In the 80s, Thatcherism tore the heart out of British manufacturing, with long-term social consequences. We cannot let the same thing happen now to English farming, says Labour Shadow Defra Minister Daniel Zeichner.

11 December 2020 • 2 min read

We must not let 21st century Thatcherism destroy English farming as we know it

In the 80s, Thatcherism tore the heart out of British manufacturing, with long-term social consequences. We cannot let the same thing happen now to English farming, says Labour Shadow Defra Minister Daniel...

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