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Tories slam obesity plan, urge farm tax rethink

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Tories slam obesity plan, urge farm tax rethink

Tories slam obesity plan, urge farm tax rethink

Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary Helen Whately says speaking to supermarkets is “not the answer” to the UK’s health problems as she argues that obesity is about personal responsibility.

She goes on to criticise the government for threatening family farms with their tax policy while claiming to promote healthier living.

Report by Etemadil.

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