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

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
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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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