51AVÊÓÆµ

Conservative Rural Forum chair to take on Angela Rayner for Ashton-under-Lyne at General Election

Lizzie Hacking has been announced as the Conservative candidate to take on the deputy leader of the Labour Party at the next General Election

Chris Brayford
clock • 1 min read
"A fight against Angela Rayner? Bring it on!" (Lizzie Hacking)
Image:

"A fight against Angela Rayner? Bring it on!" (Lizzie Hacking)

Conservative Rural Forum chair Lizzie Hacking has confirmed she will 'take the fight' to Angela Rayner in a bid to become MP for Ashton-under-Lyne. Ms Hacking, from a farming family based near Rye...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

Ìý

More on Politics

Upland farming pressures highlighted in Efra Committee meeting

Upland farming pressures highlighted in Efra Committee meeting

Issues involving income streams, access to agri-environment schemes and land management were discussed by upland farming representatives

Mia Willemsen
clock 10 September 2026 • 4 min read
From the editor: Food security cannot survive on warm words alone

From the editor: Food security cannot survive on warm words alone

Katie Jones
clock 10 September 2026 • 2 min read
Lib Dems call for bigger farm reservoir fund as £15m 'does not scratch the surface'

Lib Dems call for bigger farm reservoir fund as £15m 'does not scratch the surface'

The Liberal Democrats have called for a major expansion of Government support for on-farm water storage, warning the current £15 million fund is not enough to match the scale of drought losses

Tom Ryder
clock 09 September 2026 • 3 min read