Paul Temple quits as NFU vice president

East Yorkshire farmer Paul Temple has announced that he is to step down from the role of vice president of the NFU.

In a statement released by the union, Mr Temple said: “Due to a combination of personal and business circumstances I require a period of time at home. Because of this I feel I cannot give the time and commitment necessary to carry out the role and it is with great regret therefore that I am standing down.”

Union president Peter Kendall said: “I am extremely sorry to lose Paul from the officeholder team but understand and respect his decision and would like to thank him profusely for the work he has carried out on behalf of the NFU. 

“I will be consulting with the NFU’s Governance Board and with Council about the process of electing a new vice president in due course.”

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