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Not up to Keir Starmer to ‘fact check’ Trump during visit, says minister

Steve Reed was asked if the Prime Minister should follow the example of French President Emmanuel Macron and correct Mr Trump in real time.

Evening Standard

Fly-tipping cases top 1.1 million in 6% rise on previous year, figures show

The data covers cases dealt with by councils on public land, but rural businesses warn of ‘staggering’ costs to clean up fly-tipping on private land.

Evening Standard

Minister commits to extending visas for seasonal workers - as foreign graduates could face crackdown

Steve Reed confirmed the visa route for foreign seasonal workers would be extended for five years

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Farmers accuse Labour of ‘promising the world and giving us nothing’ in fresh uproar at family farm tax

During a speech to farmers that was repeatedly interrupted by hecklers and critics, the environment secretary insisted it was the Tories who were to blame for the problems faced by the agricultural industry

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Farmers worried if they will make it to 2026 amid ‘cashflow crisis’, says NFU

Union conference dominated by row over planned inheritance tax changes as farmers battle the bad weather and turbulent geopolitics

The Guardian - UK

Environment Secretary faces ire of farmers as tax row shows no sign of abating

Steve Reed outlined measures to boost farm profitability but was challenged on inheritance tax at a farming conference.

Evening Standard

PM to Drop Surprise Defence Statement Before High-Stakes Trump Talks

UK defence spending will rise to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, the prime minister has announced. Sir Keir Starmer made the announcement in an unexpected Commons

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Protesters dressed as carrots storm stage to interrupt environment secretary’s speech at NFU conference

Protesters dressed as carrots stormed the stage at the National Farmers Union Conference, interupting a speech by environment secretary Steve Reed.

The Independent UK

Tuesday briefing: Farmers prepare to give minister chilly reception as Labour seeks to mend fences over inheritance tax

In today’s newsletter: The government is refusing to back down over its changes to inheritance tax breaks for farmers – here’s why the issue is still rumbling on

The Guardian - UK

UK’s seasonal farm worker scheme to be extended for five years

Environment secretary will hope move can reset relations with farmers after inheritance tax row

The Guardian - UK

Government urged to ‘do right thing’ over inheritance tax for reset with farmers

The National Farmers’ Union conference on Tuesday will hear from the organisation’s president Tom Bradshaw and Environment Secretary Steve Reed.

Evening Standard

Labour hopes to heal rift with farmers with public sector food targets

Hospitals, schools and prisons to be given food welfare targets that should benefit British growers

The Guardian - UK

‘Real anger’: Labour can expect hostile reception at farmers’ annual gathering

UK food producers plan more protests over inheritance tax changes ahead of this week’s NFU conference in London

The Guardian - UK

River Wandle oil spill has 'undone decades of work' to return wildlife to London river, MP warns

Over 4,000 litres of oil spilled into the River Wandle on Tuesday with MP describing it as ‘environmental disaster’

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Ministers stay silent on pledge to ban foie gras as EU talks approach

Exclusive: Animal rights groups fear veterinary deal aimed at reducing border checks will prevent promised import ban

The Independent UK

Dangerous meat could appear in UK’s supermarkets, Tories warn

Shadow environment secretary Victoria Atkins urged the Government to adequately fund food security checks at Dover port.

The Guardian - UK

Trump’s Gaza plan tests Starmer’s business-as-usual pretence

Prime minister and colleagues use political code to push back at proposal without directly criticising US president

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We must see Palestinians able to live in homelands, says Lammy

The Foreign Secretary’s comments came after US President Donald Trump suggested he does not ‘think people should be going back’ to the Gaza Strip.

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The Independent UK

Watch live: Starmer grilled in parliament after Trump declares US should take over Gaza

Watch live as Sir Keir Starmer faces Prime Minister’s Questions after Donald Trump announced his plan for the US to take over Gaza and turn the war-torn strip into “the Riviera of the Middle East”.

Evening Standard

Monthly bin collection backlash grows as Environment Secretary Steve Reed says he wouldn't be happy

The Cabinet minister suggested residents could vote out councils switching to monthly bin collections

Evening Standard

Chagos deal row: Minister denies UK spending £18billion as PM 'faces mini-revolt'

Environment Secretary Steve Reed said that figures being reported are ‘not correct’, but could not say what the final cost of the deal would be

The Independent UK

UK shoots down Trump’s plan to take control of Gaza and backs return of Palestinians

In a rebuke to the US president, a member of Sir Keir Starmer’s cabinet backed a two-state solution to the conflict and said Israel should exist alongside ‘a free and viable Palestinian state’

Evening Standard

UK says ‘Palestinians must be able to return home’ after Trump comments

Both Labour and the Conservatives declined to offer a ‘running commentary’ on the US leader’s remarks.

Evening Standard

Reed seeks to reassure farmers as forecasts show 9% farmland shift for net zero

To meet environmental and climate targets, the Government predicts that 1.6 million hectares of England’s land may need to change its use by 2050.

The Guardian - UK

Farmland in England to be reduced by more than 10% under government plans

Grassland for livestock faces largest cut, so people will be encouraged to eat less meat, says environment secretary

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