Family Farm Tax 'does not make sense', says Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey

Speaking to Farmers Guardian at today's demonstrations, Sir Ed Davey said the failures of the previous Government meant the Budget was 'the straw that broke the camel's back'

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Deputy Editor
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Family Farm Tax 'does not make sense', says Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has criticised Labour for not understanding the countryside as farmers turned out in large numbers in London today. Speaking to Farmers Guardian, Sir Ed said he...

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