Claire Wright

The fight back starts here and we need your help. ✍️the form + a letter will be sent to your MP on your behalf. 📷Share the link with family, friends + neighbours and ask them to sign it too. They do not need to be CLA members to join the fight.

Storms over the winter took their toll on the access network. Great to see this major bridge re-opened exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk/enpa/press-roo… #exmoor #bridges #access #publicrightsofway #prow

A landowners’ guide to wild swimming: what the law really says. 🏊 With a consultation for new bathing sites closing on 23 March, it’s important for landowners in England to be aware of their rights and the rights of swimmers. Dive into the details here: cla.org.uk/news/landowner…

Wildlife Trust has confirmed it has temporarily closed access to Hayley Wood Nature Reserve. 🚨❌ Dogs have bitten visitors, owners have been verbally abusive to staff when asked to put their dog on a lead, and dogs have worried livestock, according to the Trust. READ MORE: ow.ly/x6sg50YsWxN

Cornish farmers devastated by £120 sheep worrying fine - Farmers Weekly fwi.co.uk/news/crime/cor…

What do landowners need to know about the law on wild swimming? shorturl.at/Sbd7n

Two men found guilty of attending a hare coursing event cambs.police.uk/news/cambridge…

Dog attacks cost South West farmers £221,000 southwestfarmer.co.uk/news/25850352.…

By opening up and talking to someone - even for a moment - it can help lighten the load. 💬 So many people in the British countryside face lonely work, heavy financial pressure and stress that they carry quietly. As part of #MindYourHead week, CLA President Gavin Lane shares his thoughts for rural communities. #MentalHealthMatters

Farmers urged to 'rewrite their story' to overcome Roald Dahl's mean stereotypes edp24.co.uk/news/25786894.…

Need to know more about the Hunting Act and how it affects land managers? cla.org.uk/news/trail-hun…

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A 75-year-old man feared for his life after being attacked by cows with calves while walking his dog on the South West Coast Path in Cornwall. HSE found cattle were kept on a public footpath despite safer alternatives being available. Read more: press.hse.gov.uk/2025/12/18/cor…

"We thank ministers for the constructive dialogue," says CLA President Gavin Lane following a major lobbying win for the CLA on #IHT. "We look forward to working in partnership to grow the rural economy, whilst continuing to call for these reforms to be scrapped entirely." Read more about the news: cla.org.uk/news/cla-win-t… #FamilyFarmTax #inheritancetax

🐑 A new law is coming to better protect farm animals from attacks by dogs. 🦙Alpacas and llamas are now protected 🚔 We're increasing police powers ⚖️ Penalties have increased to unlimited fines gov.uk/government/new… 1/5 🧵

We're delighted that the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Bill has cleared @UKHouseofLords this morning and is set to become law after Royal Assent! The #LivestockWorryingBill, which BVA has long campaigned for, will help better protect the welfare of farmed animals.

Day 2 #WCFALED25 9am, gin o’clock

Another fantastic @farmbusiness_ show. 🚜 In a fully-booked session this morning, we looked at the latest updates to #inheritancetax & what they could mean for farmers, landowners & rural businesses. Thank you to everyone who joined us today and yesterday at @thenec. 👏 #IHT

Farmers on front line of devastating moor fire tell their story northernfarmer.co.uk/news/25570335.…

Ever wished your local community knew what to do if they spot suspicious poaching activity? Then why not download our new social media graphics. cla.org.uk/news/wildlife-…