Labour MP Matthew Pennycook has faced criticism after admitting he failed to engage with farmers during yesterday's major Westminster protest.

When questioned on GB News about his attendance at the demonstration, Pennycook confessed: "I didn't, I heard them outside my office, if I'm honest."

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Farmers travelled from across the country, including Exmoor, Shropshire, Somerset and the home counties to participate in the action{ai:summary}<p>Labour MP Matthew Pennycook has come under fire for not engaging with farmers during a significant protest in Westminster. He acknowledged on GB News that he was aware of the demonstration but did not interact with the farmers, stating, "I heard them outside my office." </p><p>#politics</p>

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