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The Greater London Authority has given the green light to a housing development on agricultural land occupied by an tenant in the Barnet area of London

"We know that there is a perception that the majority of our investment in flood defences goes to protect urban populations. All flood and coastal risk management projects must be carefully assessed to make sure they benefit the most people and property. But that does not mean we do not prioritise rural communities"

"We do not want this project to be a precedent in the future"

"The unequivocal case for an increased, ring-fenced and multi-annual UK farming budget was made clear once again"

Highlands and Islands MSP Tim Eagle has been named as the new Shadow Rural Affairs Secretary

"Politics has not worked for farmers in a very long time"

"I am, and always have been, a huge advocate for Scottish farming"

Shadow Defra Secretary Steve Barclay provided his thoughts on the next Conservative Party leader

"The report clearly shows that crofting not only delivers economically, but also for the environment, land management, community, health and for culture"

"We need connectivity where we live and work, not in our most fragile and remote wild places"