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Facing the Covid and climate crises, plus the Brexit challenge, will be bitter for farmers

The UK faces a dizzying cocktail of two crises and a challenge hitting simultaneously. Just one of these would be a real test for any Government or nation, but the dark brew of all three will be bitter, says Labour Shadow Defra Secretary Luke Pollard.

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Facing the Covid and climate crises, plus the Brexit challenge, will be bitter for farmers

The UK faces a dizzying cocktail of two crises and a challenge hitting simultaneously. Just one of these would be a real test for any Government or nation, but the dark brew of all three will be bitter,...

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