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Farmers hit out at Labour MP over 'unearned wealth' comments

Podcast causes fury as farmers take to social media to share their thoughts

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A Labour MP has caused outrage after talking about farmers 'unearned wealth'
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A Labour MP has caused outrage after talking about farmers 'unearned wealth'

Farmers have reacted angrily to comments made by a Labour MP that they have ‘unearned wealth'. Julia Buckley, MP for Shrewsbury, has come under fire following her appearance on PoliticsHome's 'The Rundown'...

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