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Sir Keir Starmer stands down as MP: what was his impact on farming?

His decision comes a month after he left the doors of No.10 for the final time.

Rachael Brown
Chief Reporter
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Sir Keir Starmer stands down as MP: what was his impact on farming?

The former Labour Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer has announced he is standing down as an MP for Holborn and St Pancras. Listen now: The decision comes a month after he stood down as Prime Minister...

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