There are times when I believe politicians need reminding that they are the servants of the people, not our masters. Yes, they are voted into office, often on the back of a false manifesto aimed at bringing in the votes. What they should not do once in office, is set about, without permission from the people, some of whom voted for them, but many did not, is give away Crown territory, destroy irreversibly our infrastructure, or cutting off the very hands which feed them.
Farmers have every right to be angry. Many believe Rachel Reeve’s Budget was a stake through their heart, and it is quite clear it was done through malice, ignorance, and a complete lack of understanding of how farming and land ownership operates in this country.
She has clearly decided that farmers do not work; she promised she would not tax anyone who worked. Has she any idea who the bulk of our farmers are and why they work to produce food for the nation as well as caring for the countryside, flora, fauna and wildlife and the precious land, for very little reward, day in day out, often 18 hours a day 7 days a week?
Farmers will go to London on Tuesday, many would not leave their farms or county other than to go to war. They ask that people from related industries also make the trip to show support for the farming community which is now under siege. I would add that anyone, if not everyone who buy food to put on their table for their family should also go to London to support the farmers who toil away day after day, seven days a week to ensure the shelves are supplied with milk, butter, bread, beef, chicken, lamb, pork, sausages, burgers, vegetables, apples and pears, twelve months of the year.
If our family farms cease to exist in one or two generations time, due to the crippling 20% tax, our ‘green and pleasant land’, will no longer look as it does today. Much will become rewilded, useless, overgrown, and impenetrable. The neat hedges will be no more, the ditches will not be cleaned out, weeds and brambles will take over, footpaths will not be tended. Housing developments will creep across green spaces, landowners will not be there to stop it.
Most of our food will be imported from countries which have lower welfare and hygiene standards than the UK. Its carbon footprint will wipe out any advantage gained from when we bought ‘local’ produce. The amount of processed food will increase resulting in the public becoming even more obese than we are already.
I am often told how lucky we are to ‘have’ such a lovely family farm. I think my reply applies to every single farmer in the country, when I say, “Yes, it is a privilege to live here in this beautiful countryside, where we take care of the livestock, fields, soil, buildings, and gardens for people to enjoy. But, no I don’t ‘have’ it, it has me 24/7, as it did my mother before me and generations of family before her, and as it will my son when I am done.”
“We are just the caretakers of our patch of countryside, we keep it healthy and productive. Nature is miraculous but often untidy, even destructive and without knowledgeable hard-working farmers tending the land and handing down their knowledge, and farms down generation to generation, the land will certainly not feed the nation.” I suspect Rachel Reeves, Keir Starmer and their townie colleagues have absolutely no idea what goes on ‘down on the farm.’
I have always suspected much of the purpose of governments of all colours as they manipulate farmers by offering subsidies in the form of financial carrots for which they must hand over details of every inch of land they manage, is a way of creating land nationalisation by the back door. This is now becoming not just an idea; it is becoming a reality as this government squeezes farmers into corners where they will end up handing over their land to HMRC when they cannot pay the inheritance/death tax.
We must encourage those who care about what they eat and where it comes from to support farmers now, before it is too late, and the damage is done.
In 2016 when Donald Trump won the presidential election the first time, I wrote, “We can be sure that whatever happens, this presidency certainly won’t be dull”. That probably was an understatement.
This time I am happy to repeat that but add that I believe the world will probably be a safer place with Trump in the White House. There is a lack of strong, charismatic leadership in the Western world. Look across Europe there is not a single strong, independent minded leader. Trump will shock and unsettle but his unpredictability will keep others on their toes; let us hope he settles for some calm, educated and sensible advisors. Time will tell.
Watching the left-wing London elite and media along with Keir Starmer’s hench men going into meltdown following Trumps decisive win, it is reassuring to note just how very uncomfortable they all are. It is also shocking how quickly this government is displaying its very evident dislike of anything traditional, historical, and British.
Let us hope The Trump will ensure GB does not hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, and surely, we must hope he says no to Peter Mandelson becoming ‘Our Man in Washinton’. He is an utter disgrace and totally disloyal to this country.
So, apparently Welsh dogs are racist. A report commissioned by the Welsh Government recommends that dogs should be banned from the countryside. This was part of an initiative to make green spaces more ‘inclusive’. They have concluded that ethnic minorities face ‘barriers’ to outdoor spaces on the grounds of ‘exclusions and racism’. Apparently just one black African female had stated she feels unsafe in the presence of dogs. Others were traumatised by seeing dogs ‘fouling on the floor’. That is what dogs do for goodness’ sake.
Yet again, it seems that a very small minority will dictate what the majority can and cannot do and where they can go. It seems that fishing could be the next on the list to be banned as it is judged to be a white man’s hobby. How dare they sit by a river in their fishing kit minding their own business. They are clearly viewed by someone as passive aggressive. Whatever next?
If these people don’t like what they see in the countryside, then I suggest they keep away and leave it to those who do and appreciate the way countryfolk welcome everyone whatever their colour, religion, race, or background, if they understand and respect the countryside code.
Frederick Forsyth who recently lost his beloved wife Sandy is about to put pen to paper to tell their love story which was clearly magical until four years ago when she developed an opioid addiction. We all know friends or family who have a similar addiction; many are in denial and will not accept that they are on a slippery slope. I hope Freddie Forsyth will write his story quickly, as I will buy several copies and send them to those I care about but clearly do not care for themselves, their families or loved ones, or their responsibilities.
Farmers have every right to be angry. Many believe Rachel Reeve’s Budget was a stake through their heart, and it is quite clear it was done through malice, ignorance, and a complete lack of understanding of how farming and land ownership operates in this country.
She has clearly decided that farmers do not work; she promised she would not tax anyone who worked. Has she any idea who the bulk of our farmers are and why they work to produce food for the nation as well as caring for the countryside, flora, fauna and wildlife and the precious land, for very little reward, day in day out, often 18 hours a day 7 days a week?
Farmers will go to London on Tuesday, many would not leave their farms or county other than to go to war. They ask that people from related industries also make the trip to show support for the farming community which is now under siege. I would add that anyone, if not everyone who buy food to put on their table for their family should also go to London to support the farmers who toil away day after day, seven days a week to ensure the shelves are supplied with milk, butter, bread, beef, chicken, lamb, pork, sausages, burgers, vegetables, apples and pears, twelve months of the year.
If our family farms cease to exist in one or two generations time, due to the crippling 20% tax, our ‘green and pleasant land’, will no longer look as it does today. Much will become rewilded, useless, overgrown, and impenetrable. The neat hedges will be no more, the ditches will not be cleaned out, weeds and brambles will take over, footpaths will not be tended. Housing developments will creep across green spaces, landowners will not be there to stop it.
Most of our food will be imported from countries which have lower welfare and hygiene standards than the UK. Its carbon footprint will wipe out any advantage gained from when we bought ‘local’ produce. The amount of processed food will increase resulting in the public becoming even more obese than we are already.
I am often told how lucky we are to ‘have’ such a lovely family farm. I think my reply applies to every single farmer in the country, when I say, “Yes, it is a privilege to live here in this beautiful countryside, where we take care of the livestock, fields, soil, buildings, and gardens for people to enjoy. But, no I don’t ‘have’ it, it has me 24/7, as it did my mother before me and generations of family before her, and as it will my son when I am done.”
“We are just the caretakers of our patch of countryside, we keep it healthy and productive. Nature is miraculous but often untidy, even destructive and without knowledgeable hard-working farmers tending the land and handing down their knowledge, and farms down generation to generation, the land will certainly not feed the nation.” I suspect Rachel Reeves, Keir Starmer and their townie colleagues have absolutely no idea what goes on ‘down on the farm.’
I have always suspected much of the purpose of governments of all colours as they manipulate farmers by offering subsidies in the form of financial carrots for which they must hand over details of every inch of land they manage, is a way of creating land nationalisation by the back door. This is now becoming not just an idea; it is becoming a reality as this government squeezes farmers into corners where they will end up handing over their land to HMRC when they cannot pay the inheritance/death tax.
We must encourage those who care about what they eat and where it comes from to support farmers now, before it is too late, and the damage is done.
In 2016 when Donald Trump won the presidential election the first time, I wrote, “We can be sure that whatever happens, this presidency certainly won’t be dull”. That probably was an understatement.
This time I am happy to repeat that but add that I believe the world will probably be a safer place with Trump in the White House. There is a lack of strong, charismatic leadership in the Western world. Look across Europe there is not a single strong, independent minded leader. Trump will shock and unsettle but his unpredictability will keep others on their toes; let us hope he settles for some calm, educated and sensible advisors. Time will tell.
Watching the left-wing London elite and media along with Keir Starmer’s hench men going into meltdown following Trumps decisive win, it is reassuring to note just how very uncomfortable they all are. It is also shocking how quickly this government is displaying its very evident dislike of anything traditional, historical, and British.
Let us hope The Trump will ensure GB does not hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, and surely, we must hope he says no to Peter Mandelson becoming ‘Our Man in Washinton’. He is an utter disgrace and totally disloyal to this country.
So, apparently Welsh dogs are racist. A report commissioned by the Welsh Government recommends that dogs should be banned from the countryside. This was part of an initiative to make green spaces more ‘inclusive’. They have concluded that ethnic minorities face ‘barriers’ to outdoor spaces on the grounds of ‘exclusions and racism’. Apparently just one black African female had stated she feels unsafe in the presence of dogs. Others were traumatised by seeing dogs ‘fouling on the floor’. That is what dogs do for goodness’ sake.
Yet again, it seems that a very small minority will dictate what the majority can and cannot do and where they can go. It seems that fishing could be the next on the list to be banned as it is judged to be a white man’s hobby. How dare they sit by a river in their fishing kit minding their own business. They are clearly viewed by someone as passive aggressive. Whatever next?
If these people don’t like what they see in the countryside, then I suggest they keep away and leave it to those who do and appreciate the way countryfolk welcome everyone whatever their colour, religion, race, or background, if they understand and respect the countryside code.
Frederick Forsyth who recently lost his beloved wife Sandy is about to put pen to paper to tell their love story which was clearly magical until four years ago when she developed an opioid addiction. We all know friends or family who have a similar addiction; many are in denial and will not accept that they are on a slippery slope. I hope Freddie Forsyth will write his story quickly, as I will buy several copies and send them to those I care about but clearly do not care for themselves, their families or loved ones, or their responsibilities.
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