Government Faces Backlash for Stalled Support on British Farming

Government Faces Backlash for Stalled Support on British Farming

Sir Keir Starmer is facing renewed criticism from farming groups over the government’s difficulty in fulfilling a manifesto pledge to prioritise British-grown produce in public sector procurement. A recent report reveals that the target—having half of all publicly purchased food sourced domestically—has still not been met, prompting accusations of “betrayal” from rural campaigners.Farmers argue that the failure to deliver on this commitment unde…

Report exposes lack of British produce in government catering

Most government departments and councils are failing to prioritise British food in public sector catering, despite Labour’s pledge to back local produce.