Cumbrian Lib Dem MP Tim Farron has accused Defra of a “betrayal” of hill farmers, warning many will go broke under its proposed farm policies. Speaking during a Westminster Hall debate on Wednesday 3 May, Mr Farron said he supported Defra’s transition from the area-based direct payments to Environmental Land Management (ELM), adding that the […]
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