Scottish landowner who 'obstructs public access' made environment minister

Ramblers criticise appointment of Robbie Douglas-Miller to Department for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsNo 10 has appointed a wealthy Scottish landowner accused by ramblers of restricting public access to his estate as a new environment minister by making him a peer.The government made the surprise announcement on Friday afternoon that the king was giving the title of baron to Robbie Douglas-Miller, allowing him to enter the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs as a minister. Continue reading...