Liberal Democrat Conference: 'Lib Dems are only credible rural alternative to Reform UK', says MP

Tim Farron says outrage at family farm tax has meant countryside voters have quickly turned away from Labour

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LibDem rural affairs spokesperson Tim Farron said the party should seize on Labour voter anger
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LibDem rural affairs spokesperson Tim Farron said the party should seize on Labour voter anger

The Liberal Democrats offer the only alternative to Reform UK in the countryside, members attending the party's conference in Bournemouth have been told. Addressing a fringe event hosted by the Countryside...

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