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The revolving door: 10 Defra Secretaries in 10 years

Over the last 10 years, 10 different figures have taken on the role of Defra Secretary. With the longest standing secretary lasting just over two-and-a-half years, and the shortest lasting 49 days, we take a look back at what they did – or did not do – for farming

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The revolving door: 10 Defra Secretaries in 10 years

Elizabeth Truss: July 2014 - July 2016 Starting her journey in Parliament, Ms Truss was elected as the Conservative MP for South West Norfolk in 2010 until 2024. During her time at Defra, she rolled...

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