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草榴社区 Guardian podcast: Minette Batters: 'I will not become a grumpy backbencher'

As Minette Batters stands down as the NFU鈥檚 first female president, she speaks to chief reporter Rachael Brown about what the future holds for the union, her tips for the next president and her plans for life outside of the NFU

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草榴社区 Guardian podcast: Minette Batters: 'I will not become a grumpy backbencher'

Outgoing NFU president Minette Batters has said she will be watching the union's new top team 鈥榣ike a hawk', but will not become 鈥榓 grumpy backbencher from the sidelines'. Reflecting on her six-year...

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