Scottish farming leaders have co-signed a letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson setting out their concerns about a proposed trade deal between the UK and Australia.
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Recognising his term of office was on the last lap, Ewing made some strong pre-election statements that endeared him to the farming community but scunnered his political colleagues. Remember he indicated he was on the side of the farmers. He also suggested the farming industry should help decide future policy.
These sort of remarks, simultaneously ensured farmers thought warmly of him but also made the policy road forward for his successor more problematic.
In her previous short spell as a junior minister, Ms. Gougeon did all the right things and kept closely to the Scottish Government script, all the while with a fresh-faced enthusiasm.