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Reeves told to stop using MPs as 'human shields' and face farmers

Efra chair Alistair Carmichael accuses Chancellor of showing lack of respect to farmers over Budget talks

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been accused of using ministers as 'human shields' in a bid to avoid facing farmers
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been accused of using ministers as 'human shields' in a bid to avoid facing farmers

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been accused of using ministers as ‘human shields' to escape answering questions on Inheritance Tax. Speaking during Treasury Questions in the House of Commons, Efra chair...

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