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Farmers drive tractors into central London in protest

Farmers have been converging on Westminster in tractors to protest against what they say are the increasing difficulties faced by the British farming industry which are leaving the nation’s food security at risk. The campaign groups Save British Farming and Fairness for Farmers of Kent have been taking part in the “go-slow” convoy. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Labour showcase campaign trail poster in central London

The van which read “The Big Tory Betrayal - The Conservatives crashed the economy; you’re paying the price” was seen driving through Westminster in London. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn