Speaking at the Royal Welsh Show, the Welsh Liberal
Democrats have called for an exit from Brexit to protect Welsh
agriculture and rural communities.
90% of Welsh agricultural exports go to the single market,
including 92% of lamb exports.
Welsh Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Rural Affairs
added:
“Rural communities in Wales benefit immensely from the EU. Rural
economies rely on freedom of movement and the EU workers it
provides, rural tourist industries rely on EU visitors and our
stunning natural environments are protected by EU law. What does
Brexit offer apart from chaos and uncertainty?”
Welsh Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Agriculture Cllr
commented:
“Membership of the EU and access to the single market is vital to
the continued success of Welsh agriculture.
"A hard Brexit would end Welsh food’s protected status,
potentially flood Welsh markets with chlorinated chicken and cut
Welsh farmers off from their crucial European export markets.
This cannot be allowed to happen.”
Welsh Liberal Democrat Leader said:
“Many Welsh farmers may have voted to leave in 2016, but they
deserve to have their say again once the terms of the final deal
are known.
"The Welsh Liberal Democrats will continue to fight for the
people to have the final say and the opportunity to choose an
exit from Brexit.”
