“Good news for farmers, crofters and overheating sheep” – Carmichael welcomes government climbdown on shearers
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has welcomed the government’s climbdown today on visa access for sheep shearers.
Cllr Andy Swain
Ward: Teign Valley
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Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has welcomed the government’s climbdown today on visa access for sheep shearers.
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