, MP for Redditch County, has
shown her support for British farming at Back British Farming Day
in Westminster, recognising the crucial role farmers play in
producing food and caring for the countryside.
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) provided MPs with a Back
British Farming wheat-pin badge to publicly display their support
for the sector during Brexit negotiations and beyond leaving the
European Union.
Farming is the bedrock of the UK’s largest manufacturing sector –
food and drink – which contributes over £110 billion to the
economy and employs 3.8 million people.
Rachel said: “I am immensely proud to wear the Back British
Farming pin badge in support of a sector that is so valuable to
the country. Our farmers play a unique role in securing a
plentiful supply of fabulous British food, looking after our
iconic countryside and sustaining a dynamic rural economy. I’ve
seen this firsthand in my constituency.
“The decisions made in Parliament over the coming months are
critical to the future of British food production. As one of the
sectors that will be most affected by the UK leaving the EU, it
is important that we as politicians create the right regulatory
environment to ensure our farmers can continue to provide safe
and affordable food for the nation. Farmers in Redditch have
spoken to me about this directly and I’ve raised their concerns
with the Government.
“Food production is a vital part of everyday life and impacts on
us all. I would encourage residents to get behind this important
campaign and Back British Farming.”
