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.

Huw Irranca-Davies - Wales' Rural Affairs Secretary: "We can turn the page on Tory chaos and deliver change for farming communities"

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Huw Irranca-Davies - Wales' Rural Affairs Secretary: "We can turn the page on Tory chaos and deliver change for farming communities"

Mr Irranca-Davies has told Farmers Guardian readers that the Conservative Party has made life 'much harder' for farmers

clock 29 June 2024 • 3 min read
How will the Ulster Unionist Party back farmers at the next General Election?

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How will the Ulster Unionist Party back farmers at the next General Election?

The party has delivered its General Election manifesto setting out its priorities for farmers and rural communities in Northern Ireland

clock 29 June 2024 • 3 min read
James Austen - partner at Collyer Bristow on inheritance tax: "Handing down farms intact to the next generation will become impossible"

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James Austen - partner at Collyer Bristow on inheritance tax: "Handing down farms intact to the next generation will become impossible"

Law firm Collyer Bristow has provided an analysis of what could happen to farm businesses if tax relief measure are withdrawn

clock 28 June 2024 • 5 min read
Greater support for rural productivity has potential to bolster UK economy, say campaigners

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Greater support for rural productivity has potential to bolster UK economy, say campaigners

Rural Coalition issues plea to politicians not to overlook the countryside as General Election enters final phase

clock 27 June 2024 • 1 min read
Conservatives delivering on most of the NFU's General Election manifesto priorities to back British farming

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Conservatives delivering on most of the NFU's General Election manifesto priorities to back British farming

How well do the manifestos of each political party compare to NFU's key asks for farmers?

clock 26 June 2024 • 1 min read
EXCLUSIVE: Defra Secretary Steve Barclay: Farms benefit from Business Relief for inheritance tax - scrapping these could be 'ruinous' for farming families

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EXCLUSIVE: Defra Secretary Steve Barclay: Farms benefit from Business Relief for inheritance tax - scrapping these could be 'ruinous' for farming families

In an exclusive for Farmers Guardian, Steve Barclay says that Labour simply do not understand food and farming

clock 26 June 2024 • 3 min read
This week's 6 top farming stories

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This week's 6 top farming stories

From inheritance tax worries to securing the future of a centuries old Scottish farm estate - these are six farming stories not to miss this week on FG

clock 26 June 2024 • 1 min read
Tim Farron, rural affairs spokesperson for Liberal Democrats: Rishi Sunak's 'desperate' Devon farm visit 'too little too late'

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Tim Farron, rural affairs spokesperson for Liberal Democrats: Rishi Sunak's 'desperate' Devon farm visit 'too little too late'

Former Liberal Democrat Leader and candidate for Westmorland and Lonsdale Tim Farron has slammed the Tory and Labour attitude to farming in his opinion piece for Farmers Guardian

clock 26 June 2024 • 3 min read
Jeremy Clarkson says inheritance tax could see farmland 'disappear' within 20 years

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Jeremy Clarkson says inheritance tax could see farmland 'disappear' within 20 years

Mr Clarkson has hit out at claims inheritance tax could be imposed on farms

clock 26 June 2024 • 2 min read
Martin Lines - chief executive of the Nature Friendly Farming Network on the General Election: "How many voters will consider the impact on farmers and rural communities?"

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Martin Lines - chief executive of the Nature Friendly Farming Network on the General Election: "How many voters will consider the impact on farmers and rural communities?"

clock 25 June 2024 • 3 min read