Our countryside is a national treasure admired around the world but it is also a home and workplace for millions of us. Yet those who live and work there can be forgiven for feeling at times that it does not receive the political support it deserves.
Divisive politics, media misrepresentation and a lack of understanding can create a gap between rural and urban areas. Yet there should be no conflict over “town or country”. The challenge is doing the best for both town and country.
“ The challenge is doing the best for both town and country”I represent an inner-city constituency in Parliament but grew up on a farm in Northern Ireland, so I can see both “sides”. That explains why I am such a strong advocate of the Countryside Alliance’s aims and ideals.In the ten years since the Alliance was formed, its campaigns have had a significant impact on the political landscape and made it Channel 4 News’ “Political Campaigner of the Decade”. It has built its reputation around inspiring people. This manifesto is based on what they say in their hundreds of thousands – people from all walks of life, united by their love of the countryside and their desire to see it survive and thrive.
“ The Alliance believes that rural needs, just like urban needs, are about basic rights”The Alliance believes that rural needs, just like urban needs, are about basic rights. Rural people have the right to equality of health care, service provision and decent affordable housing. The right for farmers and other rural businesses to compete in fair markets at home and abroad. The right to engage in country pursuits and other activities free from discrimination or prejudice.
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What an Independent is - or should be.
Fronting the desperate needs of the countryside with fox-hunting must rank as the greatest PR stupidity of all time!
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