Defra Secretary Steve Reed under pressure after visiting one farm since Labour won the General Election

Amid growing unrest from farmers over a proposed Inheritance Tax announced in Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget, the Defra Secretary has faced pressure for the number of farms he has visited since July 5

Chris Brayford
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Defra Secretary Steve Reed said: "Farmers across Britain make an incredible contribution to our country.  
But confidence is at record lows after 14 years of Conservative failure.
This new Government will introduce a new deal for farmers to boost rural economic growth and strengthen our food security."
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Defra Secretary Steve Reed said: "Farmers across Britain make an incredible contribution to our country. But confidence is at record lows after 14 years of Conservative failure. This new Government will introduce a new deal for farmers to boost rural economic growth and strengthen our food security."

Defra Secretary Steve Reed is under pressure after visiting only one farm since Labour won the General Election in July. Over five months have passed since the Party won the election on July 4, and...

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