High prices mean no-deal sheep compensation may not be needed, says Eustice

Defra Secretary George Eustice has said the current ‘buoyancy’ of the UK sheep market may mean the sector will not need to be compensated in the event of a no-deal Brexit.

Abi Kay
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High prices mean no-deal sheep compensation may not be needed, says Eustice

Defra Secretary George Eustice has said the current ‘buoyancy' of the UK sheep market may mean the sector will not need to be compensated in the event of a no-deal Brexit. His comments came as the Prime...

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