Final Local Government Settlement

The Final Local Government Finance Settlement is now confirmed. Our updated analysis examines the implications for rural areas. Read more.

Rural Related Politics - An RSN weekly review

TUESDAY 3 FEBRUARY 2026

Financial Statement: Spring Statement (The Chancellor of the Exchequer) - Rachel Reeves MP

Westminster Hall debate: Strengthening community cohesion - John Slinger MP

WEDNESDAY 4 FEBRUARY 2026

Westminster Hall debates:

NHS capital spending - Bobby Dean MP

Healthcare in rural areas - Blake Stephenson MP

TUESDAY 3 FEBRUARY

Oral Questions: Increasing the competitiveness of British farming against imported produce - Lord Harlech

WEDNESDAY 4 FEBRUARY 2026

Oral Questions:  Reorganisation of local government in England - Lord John of Southwark


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