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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer appoints Steve Reed as Defra Secretary

Mr Reed said a Labour Government would listen, respect and work in partnership with farmers and producers, ensuring they played a valued part in decision-making

Rachael Brown
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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer appoints Steve Reed as Defra Secretary

The Labour party leader Sir Keir Starmer has appointed Steve Reed as his Defra Secretary. Mr Reed formerly served as the Shadow Defra Secretary and told the ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Guardian back in March that if he...

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