Rural Affairs Steve Reed

Department says December payments will deliver nearly £300m into rural economy

Defra estimated an ASF outbreak could cost the UK between £10 million to £100 million

Chief executive of the Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) Christopher Price said: "In May, the previous Government promised £3m to support the creation of new and mobile abattoirs though the Farming Investment Fund. Since then we have heard nothing"

As Labour looks to pick up rural votes in the run-up to a General Election, Rachael Brown speaks to Shadow Defra Secretary Steve Reed about the party’s plans for the countryside

Shadow Environment Secretary Steve Reed to address CLA conference promising to 'turbocharge' rural economy