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Gov has chance to reset relationship with rural Britain by listening to farmers on APR, Labour MP says

South West Norfolk MP Terry Jermy said Labour has an opportunity to reconnect with farmers if it makes changes to APR, adding that the party gained votes from rural communities which revolted against former Prime Minister Liz Truss and previous Tory Governments which 'failed' them in trade deals

Chris Brayford
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South West Norfolk MP Terry Jermy said: "While I accept the economic situation and the appalling legacy of the last Conservative Government, the future of farming in this country depends on this Government’s policy being right [on APR]. This Government has the chance to reset the relationship with rural Britain, and I yearn for those progressive Labour values translated across our green and pleasant lands."
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South West Norfolk MP Terry Jermy said: "While I accept the economic situation and the appalling legacy of the last Conservative Government, the future of farming in this country depends on this Government’s policy being right [on APR]. This Government has the chance to reset the relationship with rural Britain, and I yearn for those progressive Labour values translated across our green and pleasant lands."

A Labour MP has called on the Government to realise that it has a unique opportunity to reconnect with rural communities by listening to their concerns and doing more to protect family farms from Inheritance...

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