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Labour pledges a 'new deal' for farmers

Shadow Environment Secretary Steve Reed to address CLA conference promising to 'turbocharge' rural economy

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 2 min read
Shadow Environment Secretary Steve Reed will address his first CLA conference
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Shadow Environment Secretary Steve Reed will address his first CLA conference

The Labour Party is launching its campaign to win over rural voters by pledging a ‘new deal for farmers' that will boost rural growth and restore pride in the countryside. Speaking at this year's Country...

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