Concerns mount over Andrea Leadsom's suitability for environment role

Senior environmental and agricultural figures cite lack of top-level experience, track record and policy approach as fears Andrea Leadsom’s appointment as environment secretary has raised significant concerns among senior environmental and agricultural figures over her suitability for the role. Leadsom’s lack of top-level political experience, absence of track record in farming or environmental areas and ideological approach to policy are all cited as fears. However, her junior minis