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March 26, 2008
double standards
It's not what you spend, it's who you are that matters when it comes to accounting for taxpayers' money.
The news that the European Commission has decided to publish the full details and postcodes of all farmers in receipt of the Single Farm Payment comes as the House of Commons takes legal action, using taxpayers' money, to prevent publication of similar details of MPs expenses.
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March 5, 2008
one union
The National Farmers Union celebrates its centenary this year and in Wales that will mean a black tie dinner in the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff on November 26 followed by a centenary conference the following day.
It's only three years since the rival Farmners Union of Wales celebrated its 50th year.
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