Support for Farmers

Debate between Jenny Riddell-Carpenter and Caroline Nokes

Wednesday 21st October 2026 Commons Chamber

[Jenny Riddell-Carpenter]

I am going to make progress.

Farmers have endured an exceptionally demanding period. We recognise the pressure that many businesses are under, and I recognise the real frustration for those who have been unable to secure an SFI26 agreement, but our commitment to farming has not changed. We will continue to invest in farmers, support productivity and innovation, improve water resilience, make supply chains fairer and work with the sector to build businesses that can withstand changing weather and an uncertain world. Above all, we will continue to back the people who produce our food, because supporting British farming is not simply about supporting one sector; it is about our food security, our economic security and our national resilience. The Government are determined to secure all three.

[Madam Deputy Speaker (Caroline Nokes)]

I call the shadow Minister.

Coastal Erosion

Debate between Jenny Riddell-Carpenter and Caroline Nokes

Thursday 26th March 2026 Commons Chamber

[Jenny Riddell-Carpenter]

My district council, East Suffolk council, has worked incredibly closely with the hon. Member’s council on bringing forward measures and on cross-learnings. When we have talked about Thorpeness in my local area, we have discussed lots of learnings from his constituency. The impact of coastal erosion on those communities—the financial impact and the mental health impact—cannot be overstated. As our report makes clear, we do not value our coast enough; we do not understand the value it creates for our communities, financially and over the longer term.

[Madam Deputy Speaker (Caroline Nokes)]

I thank the hon. Lady, the member of the Select Committee, for doing an excellent job this afternoon.

Rural Communities

Debate between Jenny Riddell-Carpenter and Caroline Nokes

Wednesday 7th January 2026 Commons Chamber

[Jenny Riddell-Carpenter]

Will my hon. Friend give way?

[Madam Deputy Speaker (Caroline Nokes)]

Order. The hon. Gentleman is out of time. I call Harriet Cross.