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Defra urged by Labour MPs to boost drought resilience for farms

Norfolk's Ben Goldsborough leads call for more reservoirs, better communication and flexible abstraction rights

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock 鈥� 2 min read
Labour MPs are urging Defra to prioritise water for farming
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Labour MPs are urging Defra to prioritise water for farming

Fifteen Labour MPs have come together to demand Defra does more to strengthen England's drought resilience. Organised by MP for South Norfolk Ben Goldsborough the letter follows news that more than...

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