Farmer action ramps up as UK capitals hit by coordinated tractor protests

Business owners urged to get involved as London rally organisers plan West End theatre event

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Protests are planned across the UK on December 11
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Protests are planned across the UK on December 11

Farmers and business owners are being urged to take part in a West End meet-up event organised by the farmers behind last month's 40,000-strong Westminster protest. Merseyside farmer and YouTube content...

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