Events

Penrith and Solway Hustings

Penrith and Solway Hustings

Start

April 18th, 2024 - 6:30 pm

End

April 18th, 2024 - 8:00 pm

As we go into an election year, the NFFN is looking to organise a series of online hustings in constituencies in England.

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Join us for an online hustings in Penrith and Solway, hosted by one of the NFFN’s farmers, to hear what the Conservative, Labour and Liberal Democrat candidates will do, if elected, to support a vibrant nature-friendly farming sector in your constituency.

Topics will include funding for environmental schemes, supply chain fairness, international trade, and transitioning to more climate-friendly diets. You will also have a chance to ask questions of the candidates about the local farming issues that matter to you.

The hustings will take place online between 6:30pm and 8pm on Thrus 18 April 2024. You can book your place for free on Eventbrite by clicking 'book now' at the top of this page.

Panellists:

  • Mark Lee, NFFN farmer in Cumbria

  • Julia Aglionby, Liberal Democrat candidate for Penrith and Solway

  • Markus Campbell-Savours, Labour candidate for Penrith and Solway

  • Mark Jenkinson, Conservative candidate for Penrith and Solway