Eustice replaces Villiers as Defra secretary in cabinet reshuffle

Eustice replaces Villiers as Defra secretary in cabinet reshuffle

Farming minister George Eustice has replaced Theresa Villiers as Defra secretary as Boris Johnson conducts his first cabinet reshuffle following last year’s general election.  Eustice is renowned for his farming background and previously held the farming and...
Agriculture bill aims to reward British farmers

Agriculture bill aims to reward British farmers

The Government has announced its latest agriculture bill, which promises to reward British farmers by moving away from EU policy. The bill will aim to strike a balance between food production and protecting the environment, while also seeking to take back control of...
Theresa Villiers replaces Michael Gove at Defra

Theresa Villiers replaces Michael Gove at Defra

Theresa Villiers has been appointed Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s cabinet. She replaces Michael Gove. Villiers served as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland from September 2012 until July 2016....