Farmer fight: Jeremy Clarkson versus Roald Dahl
Why are British farmers so politically feeble?
“Never pick a fight with a profession that appears in a children’s book” has become a near-universal political rule of thumb since the advice first appeared in The Economist two decades ago. Fishermen must be pampered; doctors and nurses placated; photo opportunities are sought with people who have real jobs, rather than sending emails. But what happens if that profession is the villain?
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This article appeared in the Britain section of the print edition under the headline “Roald Dahl versus Jeremy Clarkson”
Britain November 9th 2024
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- Farmer fight: Jeremy Clarkson versus Roald Dahl
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