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What do farmers think of the new Shadow Defra Secretary Steve Reed?

Jim McMahon stepped down from his role as Shadow Defra Secretary and was replaced by Steve Reed. We asked farmers what do they think of the Croydon North MP.

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What do farmers think of the new Shadow Defra Secretary Steve Reed?

²ÝÁñÉçÇø have questioned Labour's commitment to rural issues after a change at the top during a Labour shadow cabinet reshuffle, as Sir Keir Starmer looks to sharpen up his top team with a General Election...

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