The article discusses the plight of farmers in the UK who feel betrayed by the government concerning promises made during Brexit negotiations. Environmental Secretary Steve Reed faced criticism over Labour's perceived mishandling of the agricultural sector, with farmers accusing the government of failing to deliver on assurances of maintaining market access. They believe Labour is trying to make the Conservative government’s Brexit work while sidelining their opposition to problematic trade deals, particularly the Australian trade deal. Farmers feel increasingly despondent over their diminishing export opportunities and the broader implications for the agriculture industry.
Farmers have accused the government of promising the world and giving us nothing as the environment secretary faced another barrage of criticism over Labour's inheritance tax raid on family farms.
Mr Reed said farmers had been sold a lie during Brexit talks that they would maintain access to European markets, but that Sir Keir Starmer's ongoing reset of post-Brexit relations with Brussels would help address the dropoff.
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