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Daniel Zeichner relieved of duties as Farming Minister

He acknowledged farmers in his departing message unlike former Defra Secretary Steve Reed

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Daniel Zeichner said: "Very sad to be leaving a job in Government I have loved - working with brilliant people at DEFRA and so many great people keeping our country fed: the farmers, the fishermen, everyone in the food supply chain and in rural areas."
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Daniel Zeichner said: "Very sad to be leaving a job in Government I have loved - working with brilliant people at DEFRA and so many great people keeping our country fed: the farmers, the fishermen, everyone in the food supply chain and in rural areas."

Daniel Zeichner has been removed as Farming Minister by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer after he made further ministerial changes in Government. Mr Zeicher was relived of his duties in the post by...

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