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Rishi Sunak named the 'countryside candidate' at the next General Election by veterinary MP

Dr Neil Hudson MP, representing Penrith and the Borders, said the Prime Minister was the ideal 'countryside candidate' to lead the Conservatives at the next General Election on July 4

Chris Brayford
clock • 2 min read
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said British farmers feed the nation and their success is 'fundamental to the UK's national success'.
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said British farmers feed the nation and their success is 'fundamental to the UK's national success'.

Veterinary MP Dr Neil Hudson has named Prime Minister Rishi Sunak as the 'countryside candidate' to lead the Conservatives at the next General Election. Following the announcement of a snap General...

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