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15 June 2026 • 2 min read

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New Farming Minister Stephen Morgan

MP for Portsmouth South Stephen Morgan has become the latest Farming Minister. He has taken over the reins from Dame Angela Eagle, who ended her nine month stint at the department to take on her new role...

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