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Everything you need to know about new Defra Secretary Ranil Jayawardena

New Prime Minister Liz Truss has appointed Ranil Jayawardena Defra Secretary. But who is he? Abi Kay explores.

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Everything you need to know about new Defra Secretary Ranil Jayawardena

New Prime Minister Liz Truss has appointed Ranil Jayawardena Defra Secretary. But who is he? Abi Kay explores. Ranil Jayawardena, first elected to Parliament to represent North East Hampshire in 2015,...

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