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.
Ms Coffey has lost the contest to Labour's Jenny Riddell-Carpenter by 1,070 votes
The ex-Prime Minister, who served 49 days in office, has lost her seat in South West Norfolk by 630 votes to Labour
He had served as Farming Minister since September 2022 when he was appointed by then Prime Minister Liz Truss
Labour party has pledged to champion British farming whilst protecting the environment
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
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
The seats to watch as the results roll in
A General Election will be held on July 4, the Prime Minister has confirmed
Cabinet Minister Mel Stride said it was now a case of holding a strong opposition to a potential majority-led Labour Government
Savill's head of rural research Kelly Hewson-Fisher has offered analysis of what political parties could offer farmers and rural communities ahead of the General Election