FG poll shows 67% of farmers not interested in any of PM's challengers

The social media survey highlighted doubts that Andy Burnham, Wes Streeting or Ed Miliband would offer a better deal for farmers

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 2 min read
Wes Streeting was the most popular option for farmers, claiming 17% in a recent FG poll
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Wes Streeting was the most popular option for farmers, claiming 17% in a recent FG poll

Farmers have little faith in any of the prospective Labour Party leaders, a Farmers Guardian poll has revealed, with many believing the Labour Party offers very little for the industry as a whole. More...

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