Monthly Archives: January 2017

Brexit Bill Day of Reckoning for Labour MPs beckons

Posted on January 31, 2017 by Miles King

When so many things are happening so quickly, it can be difficult to decide what to write about, or even dismiss the idea that anything I write will be worth anyone’s time writing. There is also the small challenge of … Continue reading →

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NFU proposals for a new farm subsidy system only fit for cloud cuckoo land

Posted on January 12, 2017 by Miles King

It’s a special anniversary this year – 70 years since the 1947 Farming Act. I will return to this anniversary in more detail later in the year, but today I want to discuss one particular thing.  The 1947 Act was … Continue reading →

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A Pebble in the Pond: People Need Nature report on opportunities for farming, food & nature after Brexit.

Posted on January 3, 2017 by Miles King

            I’m delighted to be able to tell you about this new report which is published today. It’s the first People Need Nature policy report – A Pebble in the Pond: Opportunities for farming, food … Continue reading →

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