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Starmer faces the Liaison Committee, but loses face even more

The Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer does not seem to like farming, but he does seem to like digging rather large holes for himself

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Starmer faces the Liaison Committee, but loses face even more

It is hard to imagine someone listening to an industry's plight, one which includes the issue of possible suicide, and show no sign of understanding. The Autumn Budget gave the Government a chance to...

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