Policymakers must not forget farmers and the countryside ahead of the General Election

The Countryside Alliance has released details of its key asks to political parties ahead of the General Election

Chris Brayford
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The Countryside Alliance said 50 per cent of food procured by public £128bn bodies must be British.
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The Countryside Alliance said 50 per cent of food procured by public £128bn bodies must be British.

Farming and the countryside has a crucial role in making the UK a prosperous country, but policymakers must illustrate how they can support the rural way of life ahead of the General Election. Releasing...

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