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Political updates from the NFU External Affairs team based in Westminster. Stop the Family Farm Tax: https://t.co/fN5lq2KHOD
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Joined May 2012
The Bill will now head to the House of Lords for further scrutiny and debate. The NFU continues to engage with Peers to support the progress of the Bill into law. 4/4.
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NFU Food and Farming fellow @mike_reader noted the work of the NFU on representing farmers. We are thankful to Mike for his ongoing support for local farmers on this issue. 3/4
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Having met with the NFU and members repeatedly over the last year, @S_A_Russell highlighted just how much of a concern livestock worrying is to farmers. We thank Sarah for her support on this important topic. 2/4
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This afternoon, the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Bill passed it's final stage in the House of Commons. We are grateful to @AphraBrandreth for sponsoring this bill and for her engagement with @NFUtweets and local farmers in her constituency. 🧵 1/4
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At yesterday’s DEFRA questions, @rach_hopkins raised the important issue of public procurement. It is in both the public and the producers’ interest that our public sector utilises our first class food and farming industry. We’re grateful to Rachel for asking this question.
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The NFU, representing over 44,000 farming businesses, is calling for a strengthened and properly resourced border biosecurity regime. We’re glad to hear in the Minister’s reply that the Government is taking this seriously. 5/5.
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The recent outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in Germany has served as a stark reminder of the urgent need for decisive, coordinated action to protect the UK’s borders from biosecurity threats. 4/5.
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This was also pushed by Shadow Minister @DrNeilHudson. We’re thankful to both for raising this. Biosecurity is an essential component of national security, safeguarding public health, the integrity of our domestic food systems, and the UK's international trade reputation. 3/5
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@DannyVet was first up to ask a great question about our biosecurity. As he said, the recent National Audit Report that said the UK is at high risk, and unprepared for, an animal disease outbreak was highly concerning. 2/5
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Yesterday saw DEFRA questions in Parliament, and MPs from all parties stood to ask Ministers questions that are vital to our environment and our farmers. 🧵1/5.
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RT @NFUtweets: 'Investment from the government today enables food production, successful farming and a thriving environment for the future'….
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RT @IanSollom: It was a pleasure to host the local branch of the National Farmers Union in Parliament for a tour and a chat about current f….
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Great news yesterday with the Protection of Livestock Bill passing its Committee Stage. We are grateful to @AphraBrandreth for introducing this important piece of legislation and to the Committee members for their support.
I’m thrilled my Private Member’s Bill has passed Committee Stage with cross-party support! 🐑🐄🦙. This Bill will do so much for animal welfare & our farming communities. A huge thanks to all Committee members who supported it.Onwards to the next stage!.#AnimalWelfare #Farming
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RT @ProagriLtd: Thank you Alistair for continuing to highlight the impact of this immoral and vindictive tax that has placed a section of o….
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RT @NFUtweets: A threatened legal challenge coordinated by the NFU & its members, which asserted that ministers acted illegally in suddenly….
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We are grateful to @JayneKirkham4 for raising the importance of the Seasonal Worker Scheme to the horticulture industry in Cornwall and across the UK. @NFUTweets welcomed the announcement of the scheme's extension to 2030 and the certainty that it provides.
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Thank you to @DrNeilHudson for meeting with the @NFU_Poultry Board to discuss the issues facing the industry. It was great to hear Dr Hudson's insights as both a Shadow Defra Minister and veterinarian. Thank you for joining!
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Congratulations to @CommonsEfra Chair @amcarmichaelMP for introducing the Food Supply Chain Fairness Bill in the Commons this week. We've long lobbied for fairness & transparency in the agri-food supply chain, so NFU Deputy President @DavidatWestons was in Parliament to support!
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RT @andrewpakes_: Great to welcome @NFUSugar to Parliament today to discuss beet industry, . An opportunity to thank Thorney’s Michael Sly….
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