Jeremy Clarkson talks Defra capability as Tories promise major department shakeup

Farming in Five by Farmers Guardian

Farming in Five by Farmers Guardian
Jeremy Clarkson talks Defra capability as Tories promise major department shakeup
Oct 06, 2026 Farmers Guardian

In today's episode of Farming in Five: The Conservatives have promised a major Defra shake up if they regain office while Jeremy Clarkson talks Defra capability as he appears at party's Conference and the first commercial bird flu case of the season has been confirmed. 

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