
An MP in Parliament was left shocked after Keir Starmer failed to give a straight answer to an important question about British farmers.
The issue came up when the MP asked if he could assure farmers that they wouldn’t be left stranded due to a lack of government support for environmental and food resilience goals. Instead of providing a clear answer, Starmer’s response was vague and left many wondering if he was avoiding the question.
The MP pointed out that, with no warning, the government had closed applications for the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme. This sudden decision has left thousands of farmers stuck, unable to access the support they need for at least a year. The question was simple: could Starmer promise that British farmers would not be abandoned?
But instead of offering real reassurance, Starmer’s response was full of political talk. He spoke about previous schemes, blamed the opposition for past closures, and mentioned that more details would be given during a future spending review. He insisted that his government was “funding the farmers”, but he didn’t directly answer the question about whether they would actually receive the support they needed now.
For many watching, this felt like another case of Starmer avoiding important questions. Farmers across the country are already struggling, and the sudden closure of funding applications has only made things worse. People want clear answers and real solutions, not political back-and-forth.
What do you think? Was Starmer dodging the question? Should the government be doing more to support British farmers? Let us know in the comments.