Liberal Democrats launch manifesto for farming and the uplands
April 16, 2010 9:30 AM
Originally published by UK Liberal Democrats
Originally published by UK Liberal Democrats
The Liberal Democrats have launched their manifesto for farming and the uplands. The proposals will introduce a farming apprenticeship scheme, reform rural payments to ensure farmers get the help they need and introduce a supermarket regulator to ensure fair trade for farmers and a fair price for food.
Commenting, Tim Farron said: "The Liberal Democrats are launching a campaign to get fair trade for British farmers.
"We need to reform farm payments and bring in a powerful supermarket regulator to give both farmers and shoppers a fair price for food.
"Nick Clegg in last nights leaders' debate proved that across the country we are in a three horse race.
"But in Britain's countryside it's only a two horse race between the Lib Dems and the Tories.
"Only the Liberal Democrats offer a fair future for farming."
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