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General Election 2024

As the UK prepares for the General Election 2024, the agricultural sector and rural communities stand at a pivotal crossroads. This election holds significant implications for farming policies, environmental regulations, rural development, and trade agreements. Our comprehensive coverage will delve into how each political party's platform addresses these crucial issues, providing in-depth analysis and expert opinions to keep you informed. Stay updated with the latest news, insights, and developments that will shape the future of agriculture in the UK during this critical election period.  The UK's next General Election will be held on 4th July 2024.

Defra Secretary Steve Reed under pressure after visiting one farm since Labour won the General Election

Farm Business

Defra Secretary Steve Reed under pressure after visiting one farm since Labour won the General Election

Amid growing unrest from farmers over a proposed Inheritance Tax announced in Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget, the Defra Secretary has faced pressure for the number of farms he has visited since July 5

clock 17 December 2024 • 2 min read
Aphra Brandreth - MP for Chester South and Eddisbury: "Dog attacks can have devastating consequences for farmers and their animals"

Rural crime

Aphra Brandreth - MP for Chester South and Eddisbury: "Dog attacks can have devastating consequences for farmers and their animals"

Ms Brandreth writes about The Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Amendment Bill which could help provide better protections for farmers and their livestock

clock 08 December 2024 • 3 min read
New CLA polling claims Labour is 'losing the countryside'

Politics

New CLA polling claims Labour is 'losing the countryside'

A CLA poll of England's 100 most rural constituencies, shows '58% oppose the inheritance tax hike', with 'less than a quarter in support'

clock 06 December 2024 • 1 min read
Tim Bonner - CA chief executive: "Labour has indeed squandered the trust and support of a very significant part of the rural community"

Politics

Tim Bonner - CA chief executive: "Labour has indeed squandered the trust and support of a very significant part of the rural community"

"57% say they trust Labour less as a result of the Inheritance Tax decision and nearly a quarter of Labour voters say they are now unhappy about the way they voted at the General Election"

clock 05 December 2024 • 3 min read
Scotland's Shadow Rural Affairs Secretary - Tim Eagle on the Autumn Budget: "It's time for Labour to drop their cruel Family Farm Tax"

Politics

Scotland's Shadow Rural Affairs Secretary - Tim Eagle on the Autumn Budget: "It's time for Labour to drop their cruel Family Farm Tax"

"I urge farmers to continue making their voices heard"

clock 02 December 2024 • 3 min read
'We must reverse the family farm tax', says Shadow Rural Affairs Secretary

Politics

'We must reverse the family farm tax', says Shadow Rural Affairs Secretary

"For generations, farming families have served to grow food for us all. They are a service to their country and they are custodians of the countryside"

clock 13 November 2024 • 5 min read
Tax raid could see family farms 'disappear' in less than 25 years

Farm Business

Tax raid could see family farms 'disappear' in less than 25 years

"There will be no family farms left"

clock 23 October 2024 • 5 min read
Universal Credit transition 'not fit for purpose' in supporting farming families

Politics

Universal Credit transition 'not fit for purpose' in supporting farming families

"Sometimes we go without eating so our children can eat. Despite already working over 80 hours, seven days a week, I was told I would need to get another job. It is appalling"

clock 08 October 2024 • 8 min read
Rishi Sunak's last speech at the Conservative Party Conference: What did he have to say?

Politics

Rishi Sunak's last speech at the Conservative Party Conference: What did he have to say?

"We cannot let Sir Keir Starmer rewrite history"

clock 01 October 2024 • 3 min read
Liz Truss reflects on defeat, why she could have done a better job than Rishi Sunak at the General Election and what's next at the Conservative Party Conference

Politics

Liz Truss reflects on defeat, why she could have done a better job than Rishi Sunak at the General Election and what's next at the Conservative Party Conference

The former Defra Secretary said that if her mini budget had 'been allowed to succeed', the UK could have been in a better position

clock 01 October 2024 • 4 min read
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