Government support for agriculture
Backbench debate (separate chamber, no votes)
This Westminster Hall debate will examine government support for agriculture, likely covering farm funding, subsidies, and rural economic policy. Richard Foord (Lib Dem MP for Honiton and Sidmouth) is raising concerns about how the Labour government is supporting the farming sector, which faces ongoing challenges around profitability, workforce, and post-Brexit trade conditions.
Agriculture is economically and socially important to rural communities across the UK. The debate will probe whether current government support is adequate for farmers facing cost pressures, labour shortages, and market challenges—affecting food security and rural viability.
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