Defra Articles

A scandal can break a politician’s reputation. But in opposition a good scandal can be the making of them. So it has proved for shadow environment secretary Mary Creagh, whose performance on the ‘horsemeat’ scandal has strengthened her reputation as a reliable,...

Labour can stand up for a fairer deal by demanding greater responsibility in the water industry, writes Mary Creagh Rising energy bills and petrol prices are putting the squeeze on families at a time of higher living costs and lower wages. But there is also an...

From field to fork, food is at the heart of the economic recovery. In January a ban on the use of battery cages for chickens came into force in Europe. British farmers have spent £400 million to ditch the old cages and ensure that our eggs meet the standards shoppers...

We know what the challenges facing rural areas are; Labour can seize them and provide solutions, argues Jim Knight The most powerful voices in the Labour party are frequently its MPs. Their constituents give a direct line into what is going on. But in opposition that...