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.
The Green party co-leader and candidate for Waveney Valley Adrian Ramsay explains what his party can deliver for British farming and the environment
The Conservative party plans to boost the rural economy, cut planning red tape and protect the country's food production and the environment
Lizzie Hacking has been announced as the Conservative candidate to take on the deputy leader of the Labour Party at the next General Election
As part of their pledges, Plaid Cymru said they will increase the number of GPs to help rural communities, invest in rural broadband, create a specialist all-Wales rural crime team and reconfigure the rural fuel duty relief scheme
The Penrith and Solway political candidate has written a piece for Ãļ§Ö±²¥ on previous Government policy and how the Liberal Democrats will support farmers ahead of the General Election
The Prime Minister denied the claims just hours before the Conservative Party announces it General Election manifesto to the public
The former Scottish Agricultural College student has announced he will stand down as leader of the Scottish Conservatives
Tenant Ãļ§Ö±²¥ Association national chair Robert Martin said: "There is enough evidence to show that there is market failure in food supply chains in this country and we need a Government that is committed to ensuring that those market failures are addressed"
The manifesto laid out plans for the farming budget, future of ELMs, food labelling, bovine TB, trade agreements and a commitment to making sure all imported food meets UK health and welfare standards
Speaking at the Future Countryside event, the Shadow Defra Secretary stressed the importance of devolution to initiate positive change in rural communities