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Farming and food security fail to feature in King's Speech

Labour unveils 40 Bills at State Opening of Parliament with pledges on planning, green energy and the economy

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
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King Charles III at the State Opening of Parliament in which Labour set out its first 40 Bills
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King Charles III at the State Opening of Parliament in which Labour set out its first 40 Bills

Commitments to back farming or food security did not appear to be high on the agenda of the new Labour Government as it detailed its plans for economic growth at the State Opening of Parliament this week....

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