NORTH West Hampshire's MP rubbed shoulders with an organisation that champions rural communities.
Kit Malthouse met with the Countryside Alliance at the Houses of Parliament, where the group held a reception.
The MP said: "Representing a rural constituency, I know first-hand the pride, challenges, and resilience that define countryside life.
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"We talked about the urgent need to tackle rural crime, which goes unreported and under-policed far too often.
"We talked about backing our farmers — not just with words, but by encouraging people to buy British and shop local.
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"And we talked about finally delivering decent broadband to the hardest-to-reach homes and businesses.
"These aren’t luxuries — they’re basics that our rural areas deserve.
"Now more than ever, organisations like the Countryside Alliance are essential in making sure our voice is heard loud and clear in Westminster."
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