Country Land and Business Association (CLA)

APPGs operated

1

lobby groups inside Westminster

MP officers

4

across all groups run

Registered funders

0

paying entries on the APPG register

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APPGs operated · 1

All-Party Parliamentary Group for Rural Business and the Rural PowerhouseSubject Group
To champion the interests of rural businesses and communities, promote sustainable economic growth, and ensure rural voices are heard at the heart of policymaking through cross-party collaboration and evidence-based advocacy.
Officered by: John Milne (Chair & Registered Contact), Jayne Kirkham (Vice Chair), Rachel Gilmour (Vice Chair), Aphra Brandreth (Vice Chair)