Tractor driver arrested at the Budget Day Protest vows to fight on against family farm tax

Agricultural contractor says event raised awareness and showed public support for farmers

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Gary Crockford's Think Tanker had been part of previous London events
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Gary Crockford's Think Tanker had been part of previous London events

Agricultural contractor Gary Crockford has vowed to fight on after being arrested ahead of yesterday's (November 26) Budget Day Protest in London. Mr Crockford from Bramley in Hampshire was one of two...

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