Jeremy Clarkson sends message of support to protesting French farmers

TV star backs direct action as farmers move to bring Paris to a standstill

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French farmers have vowed to 'lay siege to Paris' as part of ongoing protests
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French farmers have vowed to 'lay siege to Paris' as part of ongoing protests

TV's favourite farmer Jeremy Clarkson has sent out a message of support for France's protesting farmers who are continuing block roads in their fight for an end to red tape and a rethink of environmental...

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