THE Oxford branch of the all-party pressure group European Movement is asking residents to celebrate local food on Back British Farming Day.
To highlight the importance of UK agriculture, MPs will be asked to sign a pledge to 'Back British Farming' during Prime Minister’s questions on Wednesday.
In a visual display of support, they will also be asked to wear British wheat lapel badges.
According to European Movement this is seen as 'essential' as the UK enters crucial four months of Brexit trade negotiations.
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However, despite pledges to support local farmers four MPs in Oxfordshire – Robert Courts, John Howell, David Johnstone and Victoria Prentis – all voted in favour of preventing MPs from examining any post-Brexit trade deals, even if they allow for low-standard food to be imported to the country.
The pressure group commented that 'whatever they may say about backing British farming, their actions tell the real story'.
European Movement urged residents to continue buying and promoting produce with 'Made in Oxfordshire' on the label to support the local farming community.
Back British Farming Day, which is in its fifth year, was first created to demonstrate what farming delivers – from nutritious food to enhancing the natural environment.
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