'It is quite embarrassing' - anger and confusion over Welsh beef protests

Prominent farmers were named on the bottom of the letter but those named were unaware of the protest before seeing their names on the letter.

Not involved

Wyn Jones, one of the farmers named on the list from Menai Bridge, said he had nothing to do with it.

“I was on holiday in Italy and my son rang me to ask me about it. It was the first I had heard of it,” he said.

It seemed to be being organised by an individual farmer, but it was unclear who was behind it.

Neither Welsh farming union was involved, with the letter criticising them for being ‘too involved’ in politics rather than protecting farmers.

It also included the name of another farmer currently undergoing chemotherapy who was not currently farming.

Mr Jones said he had spoken to others named on the letter and they were all in a similar situation.

“They had not asked any of us if they could put our name on the list. It is nothing to do with me,” Mr Jones said.

“It is quite embarrassing my name is on there.”