New CLA polling claims Labour is 'losing the countryside'

A CLA poll of England's 100 most rural constituencies, shows '58% oppose the inheritance tax hike', with 'less than a quarter in support'

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New CLA polling claims Labour is 'losing the countryside'

The Labour party is 'losing the countryside', according to new polling from the Country Land and Business Association (CLA), which shows voters rejecting the party and turning to Reform party over the...

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