Sarah Bool Challenges Steve Reed at EFRA Select Committee

EFRA Select Committee

I challenged the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs yesterday in my position on the EFRA Select Committee with the deeply held concerns of local farmers in South Northamptonshire around the thresholds for Agricultural Property Relief.

His response?

Political soundbites and blame shifting.

Labour just does not listen nor understand the countryside.

You can watch the full video here.

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