Bob will write to the local National Farmers' Union over the proposed legislation which maps out how agriculture will function post Brexit and how the UK will take back control of the industry when we leave the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy next March.

The Assaults on Emergency Workers (Offences) Bill gains Royal Assent last week and will come into force in November. Bob was vocal in his support for the Bill and pressed for tougher jail terms.

Bob has written to the government asking it seven questions about the Island’s ferry companies including whether ministers would consider a buy-out of either Wightlink or Red Funnel.

The breakfast meeting at The Garlic Farm in Newchurch included Matt Legge, the Isle of Wight NFU chair, James Osman – NFU’s County Advisor and Garlic Farm owner Colin Boswell.