Farmers' views sought for study on rural poverty

What factors are driving rural poverty in the countryside? And how can the Government turn the tide to help farming communities thrive?

Chris Brayford
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Shrewsbury MP Julia Buckley said: "We need your insights to ensure policymaking reflects rural realities."
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Shrewsbury MP Julia Buckley said: "We need your insights to ensure policymaking reflects rural realities."

A new study, set to be undertaken by Labour MPs, is seeking to unmask the often 'hidden, complex and unseen' challenges of rural poverty in the countryside. Shrewsbury MP Julia Buckley said the Labour...

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