Greater support for rural productivity has potential to bolster UK economy, say campaigners

Rural Coalition issues plea to politicians not to overlook the countryside as General Election enters final phase

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Greater government support for the countryside would benefit wider economy say campaigners
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Greater government support for the countryside would benefit wider economy say campaigners

As General Election campaigning enters its final week, a rural campaign group has urged politicians to consider the crucial role the countryside has to play in strengthening the overall economic health...

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