From the editor: Defra job must be given the respect it deserves

This week FG's head of news and business, Alex Black, talks about this week's political reshuffle

Alex Black
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Steve Barclay, Defra's new Secretary of State
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Steve Barclay, Defra's new Secretary of State

Rishi Sunak's Cabinet reshuffle dominated national news headlines this week, with ex-Prime Minister David Cameron's shock return to Government taking the heat away from Suella Braverman's sacking. Lord...

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