Yorkshire Post backs Tory party farm campaign

The Yorkshire Post is backing the Tory party's "Make Them Pay By Christmas Day" campaign which demands that the government pay farmers at least a portion of the subsidies due to them before the holiday. The paper has lined up with other supporters, such as the National Farmers' Union (NFU), the Tenant Farmers Association and Country Land and Business Association. The Post decided to join the campaign after it was revealed that overdue 2006 farm payments may not reach farmers this year. An NFU spokeswoman said: "We are delighted the Post is joining the campaign. No-one wants to see a repeat of the real hardship suffered by many Yorkshire farmers this year." (Via Yorkshire Post)