FUW STAGE FARMING AND RURAL FORUM AT DENBIGH AND FLINT SHOW

The Farmers' Union of Wales will stage a "Farming and Rural Forum" at 11.30am on Thursday (August 21) on their stand at the Denbigh and Flint County Show.

The panel will comprise Clwyd West's Conservative MP David Jones; North Wales Liberal Democrats AM Eleanor Burnham; Plaid Cymru prospective parliamentary candidate Llyr Huws Gruffydd; Labour prospective European Parliament candidate Lisa Stevens; and a representative from the Young Farmers Movement.

FUW's Denbighshire county chairman Glyn Jones said: "When more and more pressure is put upon rural services, and with agriculture being the main industry and employer in these areas, the union strongly believes it is important for members, and residents in rural areas, to be given the opportunity to question and raise issues of concern with local, elected representatives from Cardiff Bay and Westminster and other local politicians.

"With no set agenda, we urge those attending the County Show to visit our stand at 11.30am to take part in this important forum. The issues raised, and discussed, will be dictated by those in attendance.

"This is an excellent opportunity to discuss local concerns with local politicians, and we hope for a good open debate on issues such as affordable housing, rural services, rural development, post office closures consultation, and much more.

The forum will be chaired by the FUW vice president Glyn Roberts.

NOTE TO EDITORS: For further information, or to arrange an interview, contact Gareth Wyn Jones, County Executive Officer, on 01824 707198 or 07795262126.

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