NFU's Tom Bradshaw says Government must realise 'human impact' of Budget

Speaking to Farmers Guardian, NFU President Tom Bradshaw shared his reaction following the Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner's address to delegates at AIC conference today (November 13)

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NFU's Tom Bradshaw says Government must realise 'human impact' of Budget

Mr Bradshaw said the opening of Mr Zeichner's speech today seemed a ‘much softer stance initially', suggesting Labour are working with others to try and understand the implications. Mr Zeichner then,...

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