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.

Hormone-injected beef advocate Jacob Rees-Mogg ousted from North East Somerset seat

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Hormone-injected beef advocate Jacob Rees-Mogg ousted from North East Somerset seat

Sir Jacob had received 12,940 fewer votes than what he had gained during Boris Johnson's 2019 winning election

clock 05 July 2024 • 2 min read
Former Defra Secretary Therese Coffey loses Suffolk seat at General Election

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Former Defra Secretary Therese Coffey loses Suffolk seat at General Election

Ms Coffey has lost the contest to Labour's Jenny Riddell-Carpenter by 1,070 votes

clock 05 July 2024 • 1 min read
Shortest serving Prime Minister in British history Liz Truss loses seat at the General Election

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Shortest serving Prime Minister in British history Liz Truss loses seat at the General Election

The ex-Prime Minister, who served 49 days in office, has lost her seat in South West Norfolk by 630 votes to Labour

clock 05 July 2024 • 1 min read
Sir Mark Spencer loses seat at General Election

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Sir Mark Spencer loses seat at General Election

He had served as Farming Minister since September 2022 when he was appointed by then Prime Minister Liz Truss

clock 05 July 2024 • 2 min read
Labour's Sir Keir Starmer becomes Prime Minister after historic landslide victory for Labour Party

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Labour's Sir Keir Starmer becomes Prime Minister after historic landslide victory for Labour Party

Labour party has pledged to champion British farming whilst protecting the environment

clock 05 July 2024 • 5 min read
Badger culling General Election pledge was 'like a knife between the shoulder blade'

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Badger culling General Election pledge was 'like a knife between the shoulder blade'

NFU National Livestock Board chair David Barton said the description of badger culling in the eradication of Bovine TB as 'ineffective' in the Labour Party manifesto was 'personal' and 'deeply upsetting' to farmers and businesses

clock 04 July 2024 • 3 min read
How could the General Election shape up the political structure in the House of Commons?

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How could the General Election shape up the political structure in the House of Commons?

As farmers head to the polls, a General Election survey suggests Labour could be on course to win a majority of over 200 seats in Parliament

clock 04 July 2024 • 2 min read
From the Prime Minister to the Farming Minister: Rural seats to watch in the General Election

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From the Prime Minister to the Farming Minister: Rural seats to watch in the General Election

The seats to watch as the results roll in

clock 04 July 2024 • 2 min read
General Election countdown: What are the main farming points from each party?

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General Election countdown: What are the main farming points from each party?

A General Election will be held on July 4, the Prime Minister has confirmed

clock 04 July 2024 • 12 min read
Have the Conservatives all but admitted defeat in the General Election?

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Have the Conservatives all but admitted defeat in the General Election?

Cabinet Minister Mel Stride said it was now a case of holding a strong opposition to a potential majority-led Labour Government

clock 03 July 2024 • 3 min read