Agri Politics
'Continued speculation' as to how Labour policies will affect rural sector - Saffrey
Saffrey has said there is bound to be “continued speculation” as to what a fully up and running Labour government...
Labour Party
Agri Politics
'The fundamental challenges farmers face remain unchanged' - agri recruiter
An agricultural recruitment agency has said that the “fundamental challenges that farmers face remain unchanged” despite the possible shift in...
Agri-Business
Price of agricultural land in England is 'very variable' - Strutt & Parker
The price of agricultural land in England is “very variable”, with arable land values ranging from £6,500/ac to £17,000/ac during...
Agri-Business
Labour's housing plans could have 'significant impact' on agri businesses - CAAV
The Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV) has said the Labour Party’s plans for new housing and infrastructure could have...
Agri Politics
New Labour govt has 'a lot to do' to secure rural confidence - NSA
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said the new Labour government has “a lot to do” to secure rural confidence...
Agri Politics
Labour Party in power could impact farm sales in Northern England - GSC Grays
GSC Grays has said the result of the General Election and its subsequent tax shifts could impact land and farm...
Agri Politics
Labour Party must make food and farming priorities clear - TFA
The Tenant Farmers Association (TFA) has congratulated Keir Starmer and the Labour Party on their victory in the General Election,...
Government
Rishi Sunak to resign as Conservative Party leader
Rishi Sunak has announced his intention to step down from his role as the leader of the Conservative Party. His...
Agri Politics
Labour not mentioning agri budget is 'deeply disappointing' - NFU
The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has said the Labour Party’s failure to mention an agriculture budget in its manifesto is...
Agri Politics
Labour manifesto is 'silent' about plans for the rural economy
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has said the Labour Party’s manifesto is “silent” about how it will unlock...
Agri Politics
Conservatives pledge to increase farming budget by £1 billion
The Conservative Party has said it, if elected, it will increase the UK-wide farming budget by £1 billion over the...
Agri Politics
General Election: Rural communities feel 'politically homeless'
Britain’s planning system will sway how the countryside votes in this General Election, as rural communities currently feel “politically homeless”....
Agri Politics
Conservative Party loses rural support as Labour moves ahead - poll
The Conservative Party has experienced a 25-point drop in rural support as support for Labour increases, according to the results...
Agri Politics
CLA survey: 65% do not trust Labour to support the countryside
A poll conducted by the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has revealed that 65% of its members do not...
Agri-Business
Labour appoints new Shadow Secretary for Defra
Steve Reed has been appointed Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs following Jim McMahon’s resignation today...
