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.

DUP details how it will back farmers in manifesto ahead of General Election

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DUP details how it will back farmers in manifesto ahead of General Election

The Democratic Unionist Party has made a number of pledges to support farmers and the vital role of food security before voters head to the polls on July 4

clock 24 June 2024 • 5 min read
James Evans - Welsh Conservatives on the General Election: "There has been a cloud hanging over the farming industry for a long time"

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James Evans - Welsh Conservatives on the General Election: "There has been a cloud hanging over the farming industry for a long time"

Welsh Conservative Shadow Rural Affairs Minister James Evans has written a blog for Farmers Guardian outlining his party's backing for the farming community, agriculture's vital role to Wales and Labour's Sustainable Farming Scheme

clock 24 June 2024 • 5 min read
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak vows Scottish Conservatives will 'never let down farmers' at General Election manifesto launch

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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak vows Scottish Conservatives will 'never let down farmers' at General Election manifesto launch

The Scottish Conservatives have released their General Election manifesto with priorities for how the party will support farming and agriculture

clock 24 June 2024 • 4 min read
Lizzie Hacking - Conservative Rural Forum chair: "87 words was the best the Labour manifesto had to offer on farming"

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Lizzie Hacking - Conservative Rural Forum chair: "87 words was the best the Labour manifesto had to offer on farming"

Ms Hacking will be standing as a Conservative candidate in Ashton-under-Lyne at the General Election

clock 22 June 2024 • 3 min read
Chris Packham tells farmers to rewild and stop farming 'unsustainably' ahead of General Election nature protest

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Chris Packham tells farmers to rewild and stop farming 'unsustainably' ahead of General Election nature protest

Mr Packham has gained support from the likes of Dame Judi Dench, Emma Thompson, Stephen Fry and Iwan Rheon ahead of the march to Parliament Square

clock 22 June 2024 • 3 min read
From the editor: Sheep turn their backs on Prime Minister, but have rural voters?

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From the editor: Sheep turn their backs on Prime Minister, but have rural voters?

This week from Farmers Guardian's editor Olivia Midgley

clock 20 June 2024 • 2 min read
Inheritance tax could 'devastate' future of family farms

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Inheritance tax could 'devastate' future of family farms

Sir Mark Spencer said Labour needs to understand how 'devastating' it could be if it imposed an inheritance tax on agricultural estates and property

clock 20 June 2024 • 2 min read
Defra Secretary accused of disrespecting devolved nations

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Defra Secretary accused of disrespecting devolved nations

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands Mairi Gougeon said she had received no response to letters sent to Steve Barclay

clock 20 June 2024 • 1 min read
Reform's Nigel Farage pledges to 'revitalise' agriculture in General Election manifesto

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Reform's Nigel Farage pledges to 'revitalise' agriculture in General Election manifesto

The former UKIP leader said British farming needs reform in order to 'take advantage' of Brexit

clock 20 June 2024 • 4 min read
Douglas Ross - leader of the Scottish Conservatives on the General Election: "We will be the voice of our farming and rural communities"

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Douglas Ross - leader of the Scottish Conservatives on the General Election: "We will be the voice of our farming and rural communities"

Scottish Conservative Party leader Douglas Ross said agriculture will be a priority for every Scottish Conservative MP elected at the General Election on July 4

clock 20 June 2024 • 3 min read