Farron rules himself out in race for EFRA job

Westmorland and Lonsdale MP says he is better placed to challenge rural policy from House of Commons

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
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LibDem MP Tim Farron says has ruled himself out of race to become new EFRA chair
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LibDem MP Tim Farron says has ruled himself out of race to become new EFRA chair

Liberal Democrat Rural Affairs spokesperson Tim Farron has ruled himself out of the race to become the next EFRA Select Committee chair, saying he believes he can challenge the Government most effectively...

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