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"Supplying the tree that stands outside Number 10 is a tremendous honour and a wonderful opportunity to showcase the dedication, craftsmanship, and commitment of British Christmas tree growers"

In an online video to NFU members, Mr Bradshaw said the PM was 'very much in listening mode' and hoped he was going to act on what he had heard around the 'very real human impacts' of IHT changes

TFA chief executive George Dunn said tenant farmers needed reassurance of the direction ahead and whether the new Labour Government would appoint a Tenant Farming Commissioner

Minister for Food Security and Rural Affairs Daniel Zeichner will focus predominantly on farming including Environmental Land Management Schemes, food security, animal welfare including TB, as well as trade and helping to drive innovation within the sector

During a reception at Downing Street, NFU president Tom Bradshaw had the opportunity to meet PM Sir Keir Starmer as well as Energy and Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband

Supporting farmers to boost Britain's food security is one of five key priorities for the new Defra Secretary Steve Reed

The former Defra Secretary Dr Therese Coffey has also been honoured with a Damehood

The Conservative party plans to boost the rural economy, cut planning red tape and protect the country's food production and the environment

Tenant Farmers Association national chair Robert Martin said: "There is enough evidence to show that there is market failure in food supply chains in this country and we need a Government that is committed to ensuring that those market failures are addressed"

There are three more planned debates ahead of the vote on July 4