Burnham Announces £65 Million Drought Aid for UK Farmers
Burnham has announced a £65 million support package for drought-affected farmers in the UK. This decision follows pressure from the Labour party to address the impact of the drought on the agricultural sector.
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Burnham Signals Concern for UK Farmers With Drought Support
The UK government announced new support for farmers, including flexibility in environmental subsidy schemes and support for building reservoirs, as the country grapples with widespread drought and falling crop yields.
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PM steps up climate response with measures including better water access and support for building farm reservoirs Farmers must not carry the risks of the climate crisis alone, Andy Burnham has said, as he announced £65m of funding to help them manage the devastating drought. The prime minister is stepping up his response to the immediate climate crisis after facing a backlash from his own MPs and Labour’s grassroots for not addressing the climate crisis despite wildfires tearing through Brita...
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