Sidmouth's MP backs Devon farmers at Westminster meeting

Simon Jupp, the MP for East Devon, has been in Westminster ahead of this week's Devon County Show and the UK's Farm to Fork Summit.

Mr Jupp welcomed new investments which the government say will help support British farmers. It is hoped the measures will strengthen food security and grow the economy. 

The MP, who lives in Sidmouth, also provided feedback from the most recent farmers roundtable in Sidford to the Prime Minister about the need to keep focused on food security, reducing red tape, and improving access to advice and support.

Both the Farm to Fork Summit and the Devon County Show will take place this week at Westpoint, with Mr Jupp attending both events and speaking to farmers, visitors and producers. 

Simon Jupp, MP for East Devon, said: "The new investment and support for farmers announced is great news for the agricultural sector. 

"East Devon's farmers work hard around the clock to keep great quality food on our plates, so it's good to see the Prime Minister hosting this important summit today. 

"Our farmers are at the heart of our rural economy, bringing jobs and opportunity to East Devon. I regularly hold farming roundtables across East Devon with local farmers and I always share the feedback with government. 

"East Devon produces some of the best food and drink in the country, and I will continue to work with producers and ministers to support a productive and thriving agricultural sector, which I look forward to seeing in all its glory at the Devon County Show later this week."