Farmer fury as Australians mock UK exports

Broadcasters say only things UK has to offer are Spice Girls CDs and black pudding

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 2 min read
Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson is said to have agreed meat quotas on his way to the toilet
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Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson is said to have agreed meat quotas on his way to the toilet

Farming groups have reacted with anger after Australian broadcasters appeared to mock the two nations newly sealed Free Trade Agreement. The comments were made on the Channel Nine Today programme, during...

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