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The LibDems are looking to capitalise on the disillusionment of Labour’s new rural voters and the collapse of traditional Tory support as they battle to stem the rise of Reform UK. But where does farming fit into the picture?

Dan Jones farms 650 ewes at the National Trust-owned Parc Farm, which sits on the Great Orme, a limestone headland which rises up 208 metres (682 feet) on the North Wales coast near Llandudno. His Farm Business Tenancy covers the 58 hectares (143 acres) at Parc Farm, plus 364ha (900 acres) of grazing rights on the hill

²ÝÁñÉçÇø Guardian's Chris Brayford reflects on attending Reform UK's conference last week: "Reform sung all the right notes when it came to the sector's calls to end upcoming IHT reforms, but can the party deliver a comprehensive plan to help the sector thrive if elected at the next General Election?"

Can Reform win a General Election and will they keep to their promise by scrapping Inheritance Tax if so?

MS for South Wales East Laura Anne Jones told delegates at Conference that Reform will scrap Inheritance Tax and deliver a scheme which rewards and recognises the central role of food production if the party wins the next General Election

Is Labour pushing farmers into the hands of Nigel Farage and Reform UK with IHT changes?

Baroness Ann Mallalieu said Labour could fail to gain a second term in office if it loses rural seats due to Inheritance Tax changes, which could play into the hands of Nigel Farage and Reform UK

This week from ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Guardian acting editor Katie Jones

Conservative member of the Senedd Laura Anne Jones has joined Reform UK

Politicians have argued the US-UK trade deal has provided more uncertainty for British farmers