New CLA chief tells Labour ministers: 'No Government has taxed its way to growth'

Labour's tax policies will destroy small and medium family businesses, Gavin Lane tells attendees at the CLA conference

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Gavin Lane left Labour ministers in no doubt as to the challenges sarm businesses were facing
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Gavin Lane left Labour ministers in no doubt as to the challenges sarm businesses were facing

Newly appointed president of the CLA Gavin Lane pulled no punches as he outlined the main challenges facing members of the association at its Driving Rural Growth conference this week. Speaking to packed...

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