The cost of Labour's Family Farm Tax Wednesday, 20 November, 2024 Yesterday, 10,000 farmers took to the streets to protest the Labour Party’s proposed family farm tax, clearly expressing their concern that it threatens not only their livelihoods but also the nation’s food security. I joined the demonstration and gave interviews to BBC, Spectator, ITV, and TalkTV to emphasize the devastating impact this policy could have on family-run farms. Labour’s plan to... Local News
Join me at the Great British Farmers Market at Conservative Party Conference 27th September 2022 Visit the Conservative Environment Networks Great British Farmers’ Market to hear from farmers about why sustainable farming is good for our food security. At... Local News
James Wright welcomes the Conservative Government’s Growth Plan, helping 4 million people across the South East keep more of their hard - earned money 23rd September 2022 Today the Conservative Government delivered The Growth Plan – setting out support for families with their energy bills and unleashing a new era of growth... Articles
Celebrating our Rural Communities 20th September 2022 It was a great amount of pleasure that I visited the West Grinstead Ploughing Match this weekend (Saturday 17th). The Ploughing Match is the largest... Local News
James Wright secures major funding to boost local rural economy 7th September 2022 Rural communities and businesses across Horsham District are set to benefit from significant new funds I have secured from the Rural England Prosperity Fund... Local News
River Adur awarded funding to restore nature 4th September 2022 The Conservative Government has just announced 22 projects which are a once-in-a-generation chance to restore nature in the countryside. The team I lead at... Local News
James Wright welcomes news that 69.84% of homes and businesses across South East are now benefitting from the Conservative Government’s Project Gigabit 30th August 2022 Thanks to the Conservative Government’s £5 billion Project Gigabit, coverage of gigabit-capable broadband has increased from seven per cent to 70 per cent in... Articles
Opening Bramber and Beeding solar projects 17th August 2022 Bramber and Beeding Village Hall received a Community Climate Grant of £5,000 to put towards the installation of a battery pack and solar panels. It was great... Local News
Cllr James Wright receives the Campaigners Cup from Andrew Griffith MP 29th June 2022 I was honoured to receive the Arundel and South Downs Associations Campaigning Cup at this year’s AGM. The campaigning cup is given to a member of the... Local News
James Wright: Why the National Food Strategy is important 13th June 2022 Today the Government launched is National Food Strategy, in this short video I reflect on the governments track record for delivering for farmers and for food... Local News
