Royal Welsh Show: It would be a 'privilege and an honour' to continue as Rural Affairs Minister, says Huw Irranca-Davies

The Cabinet Secretary told farmers to be 'patient' following speculation around whether he will remain as Rural Affairs Minister

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Royal Welsh Show: It would be a 'privilege and an honour' to continue as Rural Affairs Minister, says Huw Irranca-Davies

The Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Climate Change, Huw Irranca- Davies told farmers to be 'patient', adding he was not able to confirm until Wednesday whether he will be remaining in post, but...

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