Welsh Government’s inability to listen to farmers means protests edge ever closer

Responding to farming industry leaders warning of "huge unrest" over planned Welsh Government reforms, Samuel Kurtz MS, Shadow Rural Affairs Minister, said:

“Had the Welsh Government taken seriously my calls to pause the SFS consultation, then changes to the proposal could have been made. Sadly, my calls, like the calls from the farmers themselves were ignored.

“The inevitably of farmers protesting is linked to the Welsh Government’s inability to listen.

“I will stand shoulder to shoulder with farmers during any protest. My message to them is only stick together, be respectful, but the Welsh Conservatives will be with you.”