Former Prime Minister Liz Truss tells farmers to 'stand-up to animal extremists'

The Norfolk MP says activists should not be allowed to stop people 'enjoying a bacon sandwich'

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Former PM Liz Truss says farmers should not be intimated by animal extremists
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Former PM Liz Truss says farmers should not be intimated by animal extremists

Former Prime Minister and Defra Secretary Liz Truss has urged farmers to stand-up to animal extremists and put an end to environmental activists' tactics of intimidation. Ms Truss, who is standing for...

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