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Ribble Valley MP Maya Ellis said she is determined to give a greater voice to farmers after being promoted to the Labour Rural Research group's executive leadership team

Chris Brayford
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Ribble Valley MP Maya Ellis said: "Farming communities, like mine in Ribble Valley, are essential to keeping Britain moving and deserve to have a strong voice fighting their corner in whatever unique challenges they face."
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Ribble Valley MP Maya Ellis said: "Farming communities, like mine in Ribble Valley, are essential to keeping Britain moving and deserve to have a strong voice fighting their corner in whatever unique challenges they face."

A Labour MP has pledged to be a champion of farmers after being promoted to the party's ‘rural wall' leadership team. Ribble Valley MP Maya Ellis confirmed she had joined the Labour Rural Research group's...

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