Politics News

Steve Reed has just been appointed as the new secretary of state for environment, food and rural affairs. 

The former NFU president Minette Batters has been granted a life peerage following the dissolution of parliament. 

As Keir Starmer becomes the UK’s next prime minister, a Labour government is likely to signal a period of significant change for farmers.

Voters have been warned to watch out for scammers amid the general election on 4th July.

With the polls opening on 4th July, Farmers Guide provides a summary of what each political party has promised farmers during the general election campaign.

Last evening farmers lit bonfires across Wales to highlight the importance of agriculture amid the general election. 

Farmers are underestimated, much needed members of the community – and MPs must value them, says Dorset farmer Barbara Cossins.

Farmers from around the UK have shared their dreams and nightmares as the general election approaches. 

Environment secretary Steve Barclay shares the Conservatives’ promises for food and farming, including inheritance tax, farming budget and food security.

Food and drink organisations have written an open letter to party leaders, expressing their frustration over the lack of food security coverage in their campaigns.

The party’s manifesto for farming focuses on promises to ‘help farmers farm’.

The Labour Party has just published its 2024 general election manifesto, with pledges to champion British farming while protecting the environment.