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Morrisons secures injunction after farmers' protests lead to at least £200,000 in financial losses

The retailer said it feared losing out on 'millions of pounds' if unlawful protests took place in the future

Chris Brayford
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Morrisons said around 50 tractors had blocked access to its Willow Green Regional Distribution Centre in Bridgwater, Somerset, on January 10.
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Morrisons said around 50 tractors had blocked access to its Willow Green Regional Distribution Centre in Bridgwater, Somerset, on January 10.

Morrisons has successfully applied for an injunction to stop farmers from 'unlawfully protesting' outside its distribution centres. High Court injunction The retailer was granted the High Court injunction...

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