Northern Irish ministers raise UK-Australia trade deal concerns

There are concerns about the impact on domestic beef producers (Steve Parsons/PA)

There are concerns about the impact on domestic beef producers (Steve Parsons/PA)

Rural affairs ministers from Northern Ireland and Scotland have written to the UK Government with concerns regarding the Australia trade deal.

In a joint letter to International Trade Secretary Liz Truss, the two administrations say the deal risks having a disproportionate impact on domestic farmers and producers.

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