, Member of Parliament for St
Austell and Newquay has shown their 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
EU.
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.
Commenting, Steve 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.”
“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 Britain’s departure from
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.”
“Food production is a vital part of everyday life and impacts on
us all. I would encourage all MPs and members of the pubic to get
behind this important campaign and Back British Farming.”
