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Rural Scotland's issues spotlighted at Perth hustings
02 Jul 2024 08:43 GMT
Organised by Scottish Land & Estates in conjunction with BASC Scotland and the Scottish Countryside Alliance, the event saw audience members grill politicians during an evening of robust debate.
The political panel comprised Harriet Cross, Scottish …
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Farmers have their say on General Election and future farming policies
13 Jun 2024 13:09 GMT
… farms 120 hectares on Scotland';s east coast, … face criticism."
Welsh farming
Leicestershire dairy farmer Ruth Grice … a party that understood rural issues.
"I really feel … similar circumstances.
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What could new SNP leader mean for farming?
22 Feb 2023 06:51 GMT
Humza Yousaf, current Health Secretary lives in Dundee and represents the Glasgow Pollock constituency so can reasonably be regarded as urban centric. The same can be said for Ash Regan, former Minister for Community Safety and previously a PR consultant, …
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REVEALED: The ten rural Labour MPs under most pressure to REBEL as Conservatives force vote on hated farm tax
03 Dec 2024 10:40 GMT
… on the future of British farming.
“This is despite … / Nia Griffith
Another farming heavy constituency in Wales, Labour … / Chris Kane
In Scotland, newly elected Labour MP Chris … that my focus on farming and rural issues remains unwavering”. But will …
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Scottish farmers to protest outside Holyrood after Jeremy Clarkson led march on Whitehall
27 Nov 2024 20:45 GMT
… The National Farmers Union Scotland has urged Finance Secretary Shona … in its entirety to farming and rural issues, along with a £ … and working in rural Scotland. Farmers are already reeling … the Scottish Government. NFU Scotland Director of Policy Jonnie …
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Mapped: The rural Labour MPs most at risk from farmer inheritance tax backlash
21 Nov 2024 12:11 GMT
… Labour’s seats in England, Scotland and Wales are in areas … constituents that my focus on farming and rural issues remains unwavering”.
The Derbyshire …
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Scottish Land and Estates lays out its election asks
06 Jun 2024 10:19 GMT
… policy was announced.
On farming and food, a commitment … in remote locations in Scotland. We would like to … by rural communities in Scotland.
Whatever twists and turns … rural issues to consider. Whoever takes office, we will continue to ensure Scotland …
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Rural jobs under threat after 'shock' £5m nature funding cut described as 'devastating blow'
29 Aug 2024 05:08 GMT
… Government’s priorities, rural issues lie at the bottom … NatureScotMr Galbraith spoke about Scotland facing “an unprecedented nature … Zoological Society Scotland (RZSS), RSPB Scotland, WWF Scotland and the … | NFFNThe Nature Friendly Farming Network (NFFF) said …
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Inside a general election hustings - how Scottish candidates are fighting for the final undecided votes
03 Jul 2024 17:29 GMT
… in Perth focused purely on rural issues. Pretty much everyone in … the third biggest party in Scotland, and Reform UK’s … in on investments, fuel poverty, farming policies, farmers’ mental health, … audience are passionate about rural issues and are keen to …
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Senior SNP minister says UK rural affairs secretary has ignored her for seven months
20 Jun 2024 23:56 GMT
… complete disrespect” for Scotland and the rural issues the country faces. … Scottish Government more about rural issues, and stump up … increasing the UK-wide farming budget by £1 billion … farming and agricultural communities.”
Ms Hamilton added: “Rural Scotland …