Prime Minister David Cameron with host farmer, Harry Johnston. Photo by Cliff Donaldson
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British Prime Minister David Cameron was on a dairy farm in Antrim at the weekend trying to persuade farmers, and the wider general public, that they are better off remaining in the EU.
Listen to David Cameron in our podcast below:
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While it might be assumed that because farmers receive EU subsidies, they would all be in favour of staying in Europe, it is not the case. The position was reflected in a statement last week from the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU), who said that because there has been no compelling case made to leave the EU, it will not seek to influence the voting decisions of members.
The UFU’s policy position was informed by the latest meeting of its executive, which according to one senior UFU source, was split 50:50 between those in favour and those against British exit (Brexit) from the EU.
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British Prime Minister David Cameron was on a dairy farm in Antrim at the weekend trying to persuade farmers, and the wider general public, that they are better off remaining in the EU.
Listen to David Cameron in our podcast below:
While it might be assumed that because farmers receive EU subsidies, they would all be in favour of staying in Europe, it is not the case. The position was reflected in a statement last week from the Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU), who said that because there has been no compelling case made to leave the EU, it will not seek to influence the voting decisions of members.
The UFU’s policy position was informed by the latest meeting of its executive, which according to one senior UFU source, was split 50:50 between those in favour and those against British exit (Brexit) from the EU.
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