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Nigel Farage's Reform distances itself from links to rewilder Ben Goldsmith

Reform said its agricultural and rural policy is being developed by 'experienced farmers, land managers, and industry experts', and not Ben Goldsmith

Chris Brayford
clock • 2 min read
Reform UK’s farmers group on agricultural and nature policy said: "We believe farmers are the original environmentalists and are best placed to protect landscapes, nature, and wildlife, while continuing to feed the nation sustainably. Policies advocating large-scale rewilding of productive farmland or the destocking of upland farms, positions Mr Goldsmith has supported in the past, are not aligned with Reform UK’s principles or objectives."
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Reform UK’s farmers group on agricultural and nature policy said: "We believe farmers are the original environmentalists and are best placed to protect landscapes, nature, and wildlife, while continuing to feed the nation sustainably. Policies advocating large-scale rewilding of productive farmland or the destocking of upland farms, positions Mr Goldsmith has supported in the past, are not aligned with Reform UK’s principles or objectives."

Rewilder Ben Goldsmith will not be leading agricultural and rural policy development for Nigel Farage's Reform UK, contrary to media reports that he was. Articles had appeared in The Guardian and The...

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