Sunak Throws Support Behind Welsh Farmers Against Subsidy Reforms

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has thrown his support behind Welsh farmers embroiled in protests against controversial subsidy reforms proposed by the Labour Welsh government. During a meeting with protesters outside the Welsh Conservative Conference in Llandudno on Friday, Mr. Sunak engaged directly with leading protester and farmer Gareth Wyn Jones and his fellow campaigners, assuring them of the Conservative government’s backing. “We’re going to do everything we can because we’ve got your back,” said Mr. Sunak. The protests in Wales are part of a burgeoning farmers’ movement across the UK, mirroring similar uprisings across Europe where farmers have taken a stand against policies they perceive as detrimental to their industry....