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Stephen Morgan MP has been appointed Minister of State in the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) after a Cabinet reshuffle on 12th June.
Morgan was previously Junior Lord of the Treasury (Government Whip) from 7th September 2025 to 12th June 2026 and Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Early Education) at the Department for Education between 9th July 2024 and 7th September 2025.
Outgoing Farming Minister Dame Angela Eagle was appointed Minister of State (Security Minister) jointly in the Home Office and the Cabinet Office. She took over the post from Dan Jarvis, who was appointed Secretary of State for Defence following the resignation of John Healey on 11th June.
The Prime Minister also appointed the Rt Hon Sir Alan Campbell MP, Lord President of the Council and Leader of the House of Commons, to the Cabinet.
Other appointments include:
The appointments were officially approved by the King, and took immediate effect.
A spokesperson for the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS) commented: “AIMS are delighted to welcome Stephen Morgan MP to his new role at Defra. There is a lot in his in-tray for the meat and poultry sectors, including the SPS agreement, issues with SIVEP at the French border, support for the domestic meat processing sector, and delivering growth for the economy through support for businesses in recruitment of staff and our continued members’ growth in overseas markets. We look forward to meeting with him at the earliest opportunity.
“We thank Dame Angela Eagle for the work that she undertook at Defra and wish her well in her new post at the Ministry of Defence.”
Chair of the International Meat Trade Association Dr Margaret Boanas was made a Member of the British Empire as part of the King’s 2026 Birthday Honours list.
Future trade with the EU and the US for the UK red meat sector was the focus of the 2026 Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board Red Meat Exports Conference.
The judgment of the judicial review brought by AIMS and the BMPA against the FSA will mean hourly rates for official controls and enforcement must be quashed.
The Food Management Today Food Industry Awards saw companies, individuals and products in the UK meat sector rewarded as part of the awards ceremony on Friday 12th June.
Scottish butchers will take to the stage at the Royal Highland Show to highlight the benefits of Scotch meat as part of several live butchery skill demonstrations.
The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board has found that diners are seeking meals that feel “worth the cost” as overall menu share of red meat has declined.
