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Emily Beament

Environment Secretary says he has ‘heard anguish of countryside’ after protests

Environment Secretary Steve Reed delivers a speech at the Country Land and Business Association conference (James Manning/PA) - (PA Wire)

The Environment Secretary has said he heard the “anguish” of the countryside after thousands of farmers protested against the Budget.

Speaking to the Country Land and Business Association (CLA), Steve Reed said he wanted to support farmers, as he announced a 25-year farming road map to help the sector move to more environmentally and financially sustainable models of agriculture.

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