Rural Related Politics - An RSN weekly review

On Thursday 1 May 2025, voters in parts of England will head to the polls to elect metro mayors for several combined authority areas. These roles come with strategic powers over transport, housing, skills, and economic growth — issues that matter to both urban and rural communities.

Wednesday 30 April 2025

Oral Questions, Young adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, Lord Austin of Dudley

Thursday 1 May 2025

Oral Questions, Impact of changes to inheritance tax on rural businesses and economic growth, Baroness Rock

Short Debate, Improving access to banking and finance for small businesses, Lord Sharkey

Tuesday 29 April 2025

Oral Evidence, The Built Environment Committee, New Towns: Practical Delivery Inquiry

Oral Evidence, Business and Trade Committee, Industrial Strategy Inquiry

Oral Evidence, Economic Affairs Committee, Preparing for an Aging Society Inquiry

The RSN team will be reviewing transcripts of each of the above and sharing with readers any relevant comments.

Parliament is on recess from 2 May 2025 and will next sit on 6 May 2025