Putting in place post-Brexit agricultural framework

Brexit

It is vital that having left the EU, we get the full benefits of controlling our own agricultural policy rather than adhering to the Common Agricultural Policy as set out by the European Union.

I will work with local farmers and those in control of our Brexit negotiations to ensure we get the best possible agricultural framework for the future.

 

 

 

News

No Deal

I have long been of the view that a trade deal between the UK and the EU would be agreed at five to midnight. We are now at 11.30pm and the chances of a deal are slipping away.

Agricultural Bill - Animal welfare and food standards

I've had a number of people contacting me about the Agricultural Bill which was debated in Parliament yesterday (Wednesday 13th May).  After much thought, I supported New Clause 2 (which sought to put on the face of the bill the Government’s commitment to protect animal welfare and food standa

Queen's Speech and Brexit

Parliament will return on 3rd September following the Summer recess as planned.  It was then scheduled to rise on the 11th or 12th September for the annual party conference season, as happens every year.  The House would then return after the party conference season on Tuesd

Grappling with Brexit

Have you ever lain awake at night grappling with a seemingly insoluble problem? Those of us who are parents or who have run our own business certainly have! I am grappling with something right now and have been for months. 

The economy and business in Plympton

Good news -  our public finances have reached a ‘turning point’ with the independent economic outlook showing a ‘solid foundation on which to build Britain’s economic future’. Last week, the Chancellor said the outlook shows that: Wages will rise faster than previou