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Reform's Nigel Farage pledges to 'revitalise' agriculture in General Election manifesto

The former UKIP leader said British farming needs reform in order to 'take advantage' of Brexit

Chris Brayford
clock • 4 min read
Reform Party leader Nigel Farage: "Reform UK will revitalise Britain’s agriculture to give a much needed boost to our farmers and guarantee the country’s food security."
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Reform Party leader Nigel Farage: "Reform UK will revitalise Britain’s agriculture to give a much needed boost to our farmers and guarantee the country’s food security."

Reform leader Nigel Farage has made a pledge to 'revitalise' the agricultural sector if he wins election to the House of Commons as an MP. During the launch of the party's General Election manifesto...

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