Politics News

A Scottish MP has highlighted the sharp contrast in agricultural support policies between Scotland and the rest of the UK, after a Freedom of Information request revealed that thousands of farmers in England face an uncertain future because of a funding “cliff edge” imposed by the Labour government.

NFU president Tom Bradshaw met with DEFRA’s new secretary of state, Emma Reynolds MP, on her first day in post.

Farming leaders have responded to the recent government reshuffle, welcoming the appointment of the new DEFRA secretary along with the minister for food security and rural affairs.

The EFRA Committee has raised concerns over the “alarming amounts” of illegally imported meat and dairy products entering Great Britain, warning they pose a significant risk of spreading animal diseases that could threaten nation’s food security, farming, and the wider economy.

Following confirmation from NFYFC that DEFRA’s discretionary funding was set to come to an end, DEFRA has said “no decisions on funding have been made yet”.

Robbie Moore MP accused the prime minister of “going after” the next generation of farmers, as well as older farmers fearing inheritance tax.

Farming leaders have responded to the news that the Autumn Budget will be delivered by chancellor Rachel Reeves on Wednesday, 26th November. 

Hundreds of farmers have voiced their dissatisfaction with the Labour government, saying the party has lost their support in the next election.

A little-known but valuable inheritance tax exemption could be targeted by chancellor Rachel Reeves in the Autumn Budget following reports that the government is looking at ways to raise more money from inheritance tax by tightening gifting allowances.  

Farmers have been invited to take part in a ‘Trailer of Truth’ rally across the country, which will conclude in Liverpool outside the Labour Conference next month.

Farming campaigner Countryside Alliance has released a comprehensive report which reveals that most government departments and councils are failing to monitor or prioritise British produce in their catering policies.  

Hundreds of farmers have expressed their anger with the family farm tax, saying that the legislation is wrecking trust, livelihoods and Labour’s future in rural seats.