Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Andrea Leadsom says she is committed to helping UK farmers access the labour they need after Brexit The Environment Secretary says she is “absolutely committed” to ensuring that British farmers have access to migrant workers after Brexit.
Andrea Leadsom said that the government will ensure that the food and farming sectors have the labour that they need.
Mrs Leadsom also said that leaving the EU will allow the government to slash “ridiculous” farming red tape.
But critics are worried that these plans will damage key wildlife protections.
Worker worriesAround 60,000 seasonal workers come to the UK each summer, mainly from eastern Europe.
Many crop growers depend on these labourers to plant, pick and pack a variety of fruit and vegetables. Mrs Leadsom acknowledged that this was a key issue and was worrying farmers across the UK.
“I"ve heard this loud and clear around the country, whether in Herefordshire, Sussex, or Northamptonshire, an..
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