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Andy Burnham's promise to farmers: Will policy match words?

North West dairy farmer Andy Paton met Andy Burnham at an NFU roundtable back in 2022 and said he showed a willingness to 'listen to common sense'

Rachael Brown
Chief Reporter
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Andy Burnham at NFU roundtable in 2022
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Andy Burnham at NFU roundtable in 2022

A North West dairy farmer said the former Greater Manchester Mayor and the front runner to replace the PM, is someone who wants to 'listen to common sense'. But he questions whether he will be a PM that...

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