Political News

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. 

The Green Party has today published its manifesto (12th June), including plans for ‘greener farming’ and more locally grown food.

Prime minister Rishi Sunak has today (11th June) unveiled the Conservative manifesto, with pledges for farming covering planning reform, labour and trade deals.

The Liberal Democrats have published their 2024 election manifesto, titled For a Fair Deal. Farmers Guide takes a look at what it’s promising for food and farming.

Following the prime minister’s announcement that the general election will be held on 4th July, the big question arises: which party will do most for British farming? 

Responding to the Prime Minister’s plans to bring back national service for 18-year-olds, Jeremy Clarkson has a different idea. 

Defra has announced that more funding will be made available for farmers affected by flooding and exceptional wet weather. The NFU, which called for this greater support, warmly welcomed the news. 

All Welsh slaughterhouses will need to install CCTV by 1st December as new regulations have been approved by the Senedd.