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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.

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 Íæż½ã½ã, 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 Íæż½ã½ã

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
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 Íæż½ã½ã 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