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.

Exclusive: "We'll kickstart rural growth" - What did Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer promise for farming?

Politics

Exclusive: "We'll kickstart rural growth" - What did Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer promise for farming?

Labour party leader Sir Keir Starmer writes exclusively for Farmers Guardian outlining what his party will do for farming

clock 17 June 2024 • 3 min read
Marks & Spencer chair warns about increasing imports and the need to protect domestic food production

Farm Business

Marks & Spencer chair warns about increasing imports and the need to protect domestic food production

As agriculture faces increasing pressure from sustainability drives, Marks & Spencer chair and farmer Archie Norman told the Future Countryside event why the industry should not lose focus of production

clock 16 June 2024 • 3 min read
Drew Hendry - Scottish National Party on the General Election: "We will ensure Scottish farmers are never ignored again"

Politics

Drew Hendry - Scottish National Party on the General Election: "We will ensure Scottish farmers are never ignored again"

Drew Hendry, Scottish National Party candidate for Inverness, Skye and West Ross-Shire, has written a blog for Farmers Guardian ahead of the General Election

clock 15 June 2024 • 3 min read
Labour's claim that the badger cull is 'ineffective' frustrates NFU president

Politics

Labour's claim that the badger cull is 'ineffective' frustrates NFU president

NFU president said the wording 'disrespects' the incredible efforts farmers and the industry have made to try and deliver TB eradication by 2038

clock 14 June 2024 • 3 min read
Farmers Guardian podcast: Political parties unveil General Election manifestos but what do they offer farming?

Podcasts

Farmers Guardian podcast: Political parties unveil General Election manifestos but what do they offer farming?

The Farmers Guardian news and business team discuss the manifestos and what they mean for farming

clock 14 June 2024 • 1 min read
How does Nigel Farage's Reform Party plan to back British farmers at the General Election?

Politics

How does Nigel Farage's Reform Party plan to back British farmers at the General Election?

If elected to Parliament, Reform have outlined some of the measures they would implement within the first 100 days and thereafter

clock 14 June 2024 • 3 min read
New crop of rural MPs must champion food and farming, says former Defra secretary

Politics

New crop of rural MPs must champion food and farming, says former Defra secretary

George Eustice urges next government to keep ELMs on its 'current trajectory'

clock 14 June 2024 • 2 min read
Welcome from the editor: Farmers Guardian is 180 years-old - it is time to take FG forwards in a new era

Blogs

Welcome from the editor: Farmers Guardian is 180 years-old - it is time to take FG forwards in a new era

This week from Farmers Guardian's editor Olivia Midgley

clock 14 June 2024 • 2 min read
Labour will 'champion British farming' as it unveils plans including public sector procurement and ending the 'ineffective badger cull'

Politics

Labour will 'champion British farming' as it unveils plans including public sector procurement and ending the 'ineffective badger cull'

Sir Keir Starmer launched the party’s manifesto on June 13 in Greater Manchester

clock 13 June 2024 • 4 min read
Farmers have their say on General Election and future farming policies

Politics

Farmers have their say on General Election and future farming policies

The General Election campaign is now in its third week and with many of the manifestos unveiled, farmers give their view on the next Government

clock 13 June 2024 • 6 min read