Sunak pledges support for farmers amid electoral concerns
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak addresses the National Farmers' Union, emphasizing food security and promising increased funding, as Labour gains traction among rural voters.
- Prime Minister Rishi Sunak vows to back British farmers, highlighting food security as a key national priority and doubling funding for agricultural innovation.
- Sunak's outreach comes as Labour overtakes Conservatives among rural voters, with concerns over post-Brexit trade deals and agricultural policies.
- NFU President Minette Batters criticizes the government's approach, calling for a balance between environmental goals and food production.
- Farmers express mixed reactions to Sunak's promises, with some skeptical of Conservative commitment to the agricultural sector.
- Labour's low-key presence at the NFU conference raises questions about its policies and strategy towards farming communities.