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Jonathan Roberts, CLA director of external affairs, provided his thoughts on the announcement of a General Election on July 4, alongside what it means for farmers and how the CLA has worked to influence policy by working with political parties

Victoria Vyvyan, CLA president, speaking ahead of the General Election, has urged all political parties to empower the rural economy by embracing the communities which work and live in the countryside

National Sheep Association chief executive Phil Stocker has welcomed the announcement of a General Election after months of speculation

Strategy director at IMTA, Katrina Walsh, said members of the group will be keenly waiting to see how political parties will support the meat trade industry

Countryside Alliance chief executive Tim Bonner said the party which can convince the rural electorate that it shares their values, and most importantly their priorities, will go a long way to winning an 'epoch defining election'

NFU president Tom Bradshaw said: "If the next Government gets it right then this huge sector can grow"

This week from Alex Black, ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Guardian's head of news and business

What have leaders of political parties in Scotland made to the Prime Minister's announcement to call a General Election on July 4?

Liberal Democrats said they would increase the farming budget by £1 billion a year to support nature-friendly farming and bring down food prices

Sir Keir Starmer said the next General Election presented the public with an opportunity for change