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Sheep farming MSP appointed as the new Shadow Rural Affairs Secretary

Highlands and Islands MSP Tim Eagle has been named as the new Shadow Rural Affairs Secretary

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Shadow Rural Affairs Secretary Tim Eagle said: 鈥淔arming, crofting and fishing are the backbone of our rural and coastal communities and have enormous economic, social and cultural significance for Scotland."
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Shadow Rural Affairs Secretary Tim Eagle said: 鈥淔arming, crofting and fishing are the backbone of our rural and coastal communities and have enormous economic, social and cultural significance for Scotland."

New Scottish Conservatives leader Russell Findlay has appointed MSP for Highlands and Islands Tim Eagle as his new Shadow Rural Affairs Secretary. Mr Findlay named Mr Eagle in the role on Tuesday (October...

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