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The animal rights activist at the heart of Number 10 - Who is Carrie Symonds?

The Prime Minister’s fiancé and animal rights activist, Carrie Symonds, is said to wield significant power in Number 10. But should farmers be worried? Abi Kay reports.

Abi Kay
clock • 4 min read
The animal rights activist at the heart of Number 10 - Who is Carrie Symonds?

The Prime Minister’s fianc and animal rights activist, Carrie Symonds, is said to wield significant power in Number 10. But should farmers be worried? Abi Kay reports. Carrie Symonds, the Prime Minister’s...

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