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Burnham announces £65m for drought-hit farmers after Labour pressure

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PM steps up climate response with measures including better water access and support for building farm reservoirs Farmers must not carry the risks of the climate crisis alone, Andy Burnham has said, as he announced £65m of funding to help them manage…

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