Boris’ backing for farmers in Wales today

BORIS Johnson will make his first visit to Wales as Prime Minister today.

His schedule will include a meeting with First Minister Mark Drakeford.

A Downing Street spokeswoman said that will “update Mr Drakeford on his Government’s approach to Brexit negotiations”.

Before his meeting with the Prime Minister, Prof Drakeford said: “My main message to the Prime Minister remains the same, he has no public mandate for a no-deal Brexit, which would be catastrophic for Wales.

“If the UK does leave the EU, the UK Government must work in close partnership with the Welsh Government to mitigate negative effects on Wales and its economy.”

Mr Johnson will be visiting a farm in South Wales where he is expected to say that farming and food producers will continue to thrive in post-Brexit Britain.

Ahead of the visit Mr Johnson said: “I will always back Britain’s great farmers and as we leave the EU we need to make sure that Brexit works for them.

“That means scrapping the Common Agricultural Policy and signing new trade deals – our amazing food and farming sector will be ready and waiting to continue selling ever more, not just here but around the world.

“Once we leave the EU on October 31, we will have a historic opportunity to introduce new schemes to support farming – and we will make sure that farmers get a better deal.

“Brexit presents enormous opportunities for our country and it’s time we looked to the future with pride and optimism.”

Mr Johnson is making trips across the UK during his first days in office.

He has already visited Birmingham, Manchester and Scotland.