More than a 1000 farmers took to the streets in the Farming to London March – delivering a letter to 10 Downing Street urging the Government to do more to safeguard an industry that is struggling to survive.
We caught the train up from East Sussex to photograph the protest (see our gallery below) and live tweet from the front line. Here are a few highlights..
James Hole Somerset Dairy Farm wants the government to listen to the farming sector #F2L pic.twitter.com/5WLOkW71mH
— Indie Farmer (@IndieFarm) March 23, 2016
Spearheaded by Dairy Farmer David Handley of Farmers for Action the peaceful protest brought together British Farmers of all sizes and sectors (Dairy, Beef, Lamb, Arable, Horticulture) with the aim of highlighting the need for more sustainable prices and support for British produce.
Farming community chanting a ‘fair price for farmers’ outside number 10 #F2L pic.twitter.com/Dy7Oehwe5A
— Indie Farmer (@IndieFarm) March 23, 2016
The protest culminated in a small delegation delivering a letter to David Cameron at Number 10. After some confusion they were finally allowed to deliver the letter..
Update: at the gates of number 10 and some confusion as to whether the farming delegation is allowed in #F2L pic.twitter.com/2PzAX6WMUB
— Indie Farmer (@IndieFarm) March 23, 2016
Returning from Number 10 David gave a short speech to wrap up the protest, after which everyone headed back to their coaches.
Rousing post protest speech by @FARMERS4ACTION David Handley – now back to the shire 😀 #F2L pic.twitter.com/Gqz3Xnrijf
— Indie Farmer (@IndieFarm) March 23, 2016
