Views sought from farming families in struggle to claim Universal Credit support

North East Fife MP Wendy Chamberlain has launched a survey to seek farmers' views on how they have faced challenges during the transition to Universal Credit. Farmers have said the support payment is vital in being able to feed and clothe their families

Chris Brayford
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Ms Chamberlain said: "Farmers are the reason why we have food on our tables, why our children have the energy to go to school and learn, why we can go to the supermarket and make dinner tonight, why our restaurants are some of the best in the world. We must support them."
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Ms Chamberlain said: "Farmers are the reason why we have food on our tables, why our children have the energy to go to school and learn, why we can go to the supermarket and make dinner tonight, why our restaurants are some of the best in the world. We must support them."

A survey has been launched to seek views from farmers who have struggled to claim support payments which has been described as vital in feeding and clothing their families. North East Fife MP Wendy...

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