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Irish farmers launch political party to 'bring real change' for farmers

Anger building across Europe as French farmers bring roads across the country to a standstill

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Liam McLaughlin, the co-founder of new Irish political party Farmers' Alliance
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Liam McLaughlin, the co-founder of new Irish political party Farmers' Alliance

Irish farmers have come together to launch a political party in order to ‘bring about real change' for farming communities. The party, which has been named Farmers' Alliance, said its aim is to serve...

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