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Candidates must listen to the views of farmers and rural communities ahead of the General Election

A rural campaigning group has told candidates seeking to be elected as MPs and MSPs to pay attention to the views of farmers and rural communities ahead of the General Election

Chris Brayford
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Scottish Countryside Alliance director Jake Swindells: "We have seen enough urban-centric policies. We want to ensure future legislation is rural-proofed for the next generation."
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Scottish Countryside Alliance director Jake Swindells: "We have seen enough urban-centric policies. We want to ensure future legislation is rural-proofed for the next generation."

The Scottish Countryside Alliance has called on candidates seeking to become MPs and MSPs to listen to the views of farmers and rural communities ahead of the General Election. With Prime Minister Rishi...

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