Sir Keir Starmer opposes 'we do not need farmers' comments made by former Labour Government adviser

"I am totally committed to supporting our farmers"

Chris Brayford
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Sir Keir Starmer said: "I think it is essential that farmers not only prosper but prosper well which is why I disagree with those comments."
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Sir Keir Starmer said: "I think it is essential that farmers not only prosper but prosper well which is why I disagree with those comments."

Sir Keir Starmer has hit out against claims made by a former Labour Government adviser that Britain 'no longer needs farmers'. The Prime Minister said he 'totally disagreed' with comments made by John...

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