Rural Related Politics - An RSN weekly review

TUESDAY 10 MARCH 2026

Oral Questions: To the Chancellor of the Exchequer

The session will cover a wide range of economic and fiscal issues facing the UK. MPs are expected to question the Chancellor on matters including the accuracy of HMRC mileage rates, the impact of recent tax and business rate changes on high street sectors such as retail and hospitality, and measures to support economic growth, productivity and youth employment. Other questions focus on the cost of living, support for families and pensioners, food bank use, and funding for local roads maintenance. There will also be discussion of community ownership of assets, VAT policy (including for hospitality and heat batteries), the loan charge review, the role of tax advisers, and the UK’s international tax position and financial competitiveness.

Westminster Hall Debate: Impact of local government reorganisation in the South East - Dr Al Pinkerton

WEDNESDAY 11 MARCH 2026

Legislation: Remaining Stages of the Finance (No. 2) Bill

WEDNESDAY 11 MARCH 2026

Oral Questions: Definition of a small farm in the context of the reformed Sustainable Farming Incentive - Lord Colgrai

TUESDAY 10 MARCH 2026

Oral Evidence:

Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee - Pre-legislative scrutiny of the draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill

Environmental Audit Committee - Environmental protection policies of DEFRA

Treasury Committee - Spring Statement 2026

WEDNESDAY 11 MARCH 2026

Oral Evidence:

Work and Pensions Committee - Youth employment, education and training

Health and Social Care Committee - Corridor Care

Energy Security and Net Zero Committee - Warm Homes Plan

The RSN team will continue to monitor parliamentary activity and highlight where rural issues are being raised in Parliament. Our latest coverage of rural issues in parliamentary debates and discussions is available here: https://rsnonline.org.uk/category/rural-in-parliament