SNP's General Election manifesto outlines priorities for 'sustainable' farming fund in renewed call for independence

Scottish First Minister John Swinney said the UK Government must increase funding for farming to at least pre-Brexit levels

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SNP leader John Swinney: "The Westminster system is broken."
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SNP leader John Swinney: "The Westminster system is broken."

The Scottish National Party has claimed rejoining the European Union and gaining independence from the United Kingdom could deliver more funding for farming and rural sectors in its General Election manifesto....

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