General Election: Labour are currently ahead, but who do farmers want in power?

As Rishi Sunak suggests an election will be held in the second half of this year, farmers shared their views on what they want from a General Election

Alex Black
Deputy Editor
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General Election: Labour are currently ahead, but who do farmers want in power?

With a General Election due to be held in 2024, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak stated last week he expected to call an election in the ‘second half' of 2024. Keir Starmer has called for a general election...

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