The Latest Breaking News from Steve Reed

River Wandle oil spill has 'undone decades of work' to return wildlife to London river, MP warns

Over 4,000 litres of oil spilled into the River Wandle on Tuesday with MP describing it as ‘environmental disaster’

Evening Standard · Feb 20, 2025

Ministers stay silent on pledge to ban foie gras as EU talks approach

Exclusive: Animal rights groups fear veterinary deal aimed at reducing border checks will prevent promised import ban

The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2025

Dangerous meat could appear in UK’s supermarkets, Tories warn

Shadow environment secretary Victoria Atkins urged the Government to adequately fund food security checks at Dover port.

The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2025

Chagos deal row: Minister denies UK spending £18billion as PM 'faces mini-revolt'

Environment Secretary Steve Reed said that figures being reported are ‘not correct’, but could not say what the final cost of the deal would be

Evening Standard · Feb 5, 2025

UK shoots down Trump’s plan to take control of Gaza and backs return of Palestinians

In a rebuke to the US president, a member of Sir Keir Starmer’s cabinet backed a two-state solution to the conflict and said Israel should exist alongside ‘a free and viable Palestinian state’

The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2025

UK says ‘Palestinians must be able to return home’ after Trump comments

Both Labour and the Conservatives declined to offer a ‘running commentary’ on the US leader’s remarks.

Evening Standard · Feb 5, 2025

Reed seeks to reassure farmers as forecasts show 9% farmland shift for net zero

To meet environmental and climate targets, the Government predicts that 1.6 million hectares of England’s land may need to change its use by 2050.

Evening Standard · Jan 31, 2025

Farmland in England to be reduced by more than 10% under government plans

Grassland for livestock faces largest cut, so people will be encouraged to eat less meat, says environment secretary

The Guardian - UK · Jan 31, 2025

Government launches plans to find land for food, housing, nature and energy

Environment Secretary Steve Reed will set out proposals for the long-awaited land use framework on Friday.

Evening Standard · Jan 31, 2025

Labour land grab for housing and solar poses fresh blow for farmers

Proposals likely to see pushback from farming sector, just months after inheritance tax changes to family farms

The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2025