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Banning low standard imports risks undermining food security, says Minister

The UK’s food security could be put at risk if all lower standard imports are banned from entering the country, new Farming Minister Victoria Prentis has said.

Abi Kay
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Banning low standard imports risks undermining food security, says Minister

The UK's food security could be put at risk if all lower standard imports are banned from entering the country, new Farming Minister Victoria Prentis has said. Explaining the Government's refusal to...

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