Farmers will not watch others 'sit back' after Conservatives' net zero U-turn

Many in the industry were concerned the changes would open up the opportunity for other industries to be complacent. But the reaction was not all negative, with the industry welcoming the PM's announcement to rule out a meat tax

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Farmers will not watch others 'sit back' after Conservatives' net zero U-turn

Many in the industry were concerned the changes would open up the opportunity for other industries to be complacent. But the reaction was not all negative, with the industry welcoming the PM's announcement to rule out a meat tax

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Farmers will not watch others 'sit back' after Conservatives' net zero U-turn

Many in the industry were concerned the changes would open up the opportunity for other industries to be complacent. But the reaction was not all negative, with the industry welcoming the PM's announcement to rule out a meat tax

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