Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch condemns Labour's 'cruel' family farm tax

The Tory leader told Farmers Guardian: "I am actually quite worried that there will be very little farming left in our country by the time the next election comes around"

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Kemi Badenoch with Essex-based farmer Sam Goddard
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Kemi Badenoch with Essex-based farmer Sam Goddard

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has distanced herself from previous Tory agricultural policy, insisting her leadership will see the party take back the rural vote. Condemning Labour's ‘cruel' family...

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