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Andy Burnham: “Farmers are at the sharp end of a changing climate, and they should not be carrying that risk alone.”

On the recordAugust 15, 2026
Farmers are at the sharp end of a changing climate, and they should not be carrying that risk alone.
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Andy Burnham
Labour Party

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Speaking to farmers about climate change risks.

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