Fringe events are an important part of political party conference activity and a chance for members to get involved.
This year鈥檚 theme is 'The Great British Countryside 鈥� driving rural growth'. This event is a chance for all rural MPs, their farmers and delegates as well as those interested in food, farming and communities of the countryside to connect, network and listen to national speakers on opportunities within the rural economy
皇家华人hosts events every year at the main political party conferences. You can see what issues were addressed at聽last year鈥檚 fringe event.
The event is free and NFU members can simply turn up. There鈥檚 no need to register beforehand.
This will be an interactive session and will give you an opportunity to meet with Labour Party decision makers for a full and frank discussion.
Meet the speakers:
Tom Bradshaw
NFU President
The home farm is based around arable production but has also diversified into equestrian and renewables.
Tom has represented the NFU from Local Branch Chairman through to Chair of the National Combinable Crops Board.
Tom was elected to the position of NFU President in February 2024.
Responsibilities
- Animal health and welfare incl. bTB
- Trade and standards
- Climate, energy and net zero
- Food supply chain (fair dealing, mergers and acquisitions, competition, regulation)
- Animal ID and movements
- Assurance review
- Taxation and fiscal policy
- Immigration
Hywel Lloyd
Labour: Coast & Country
He has worked for the Ministerial teams of Rt Hon Hazel Blears at CLG, Rt Hon Hilary Benn at Defra, and spent time improving local public services across the UK while at the OPM (Office for Public Management).
