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Westminster Hall debateWestminster HallWednesday, 29 April 202611:00

Government support for agriculture

Backbench debate (separate chamber, no votes)

This Westminster Hall debate will examine government support for agriculture, likely covering farm funding, subsidies, and rural economic policy. Richard Foord (Lib Dem MP for Honiton and Sidmouth) is raising concerns about how the Labour government is supporting the farming sector, which faces ongoing challenges around profitability, workforce, and post-Brexit trade conditions.

Agriculture is economically and socially important to rural communities across the UK. The debate will probe whether current government support is adequate for farmers facing cost pressures, labour shortages, and market challenges—affecting food security and rural viability.

Agriculture & Rural EconomyEconomy & Jobs (General)

MPs most likely to speak

Dame Harriett BaldwinConservative and Unionist Party

West Worcestershire

Chris BryantLabour Party

Rhondda and Ogmore

Mr Alistair CarmichaelLiberal Democrats

Orkney and Shetland

Richard FoordLiberal Democrats

Honiton and Sidmouth

Jayne KirkhamLabour and Co-operative Party

Truro and Falmouth

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