APHA appoints former police chief as new chief executive

Newly appointed chief executive Richard Lewis said: "Now more than ever, the UK needs a strong, science-led Animal and Plant Health Agency"

Rachael Brown
Lead Reporter
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Richard Lewis, newly appointed Chief Executive of the Animal and Plant Health Agency
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Richard Lewis, newly appointed Chief Executive of the Animal and Plant Health Agency

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has appointed Richard Lewis as the new chief executive. READ NOW: Gov must keep its word on seizing and crushing vehicles carrying illegal meat Mr Lewis...

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