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The Voluntary Initiative celebrate 25 years at Palace of Westminster

Celebrating 25 years of the VI, Baroness Hayman said it was seen as a pivotal and highly valued partner to Defra and the wider agricultural sector

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Wendy Chamberlain MP with David Bell, Chair of the VI
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Wendy Chamberlain MP with David Bell, Chair of the VI

At a special Parliamentary Reception, hosted by Wendy Chamberlain MP, in the Palace of Westminster, the Voluntary Initiative celebrated its 25th anniversary with MPs, partners and supporters from across...

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