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Efra chair joins call for fair EU deal for farmers

MP Alistair Carmichael says Gov must engage with farmers and food producers on netotiations

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MP and Efra chair Alistair Carmichael says SPS must be fair to farmers
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MP and Efra chair Alistair Carmichael says SPS must be fair to farmers

Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael has called on the Government to ensure that farmers, food producers and other industry interests would be consulted as ministers negotiate a new trade deal with...

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