Farm tax: Labour could lose votes in 81 rural seats
In at least 54 rural constituencies, Labour has a margin of <15%, with the Tories, SNP and Reform hot on their heels. Labour's lead is as fragile as 39 votes in some areas.
These constituencies have a majority rural population (50%+), are urban with a large rural population (25-50%), or have 200+ farms (Wales). Click on each area to see more.
Data for Northern Ireland unavailable. Rural/urban classifications are taken from the Rural Urban Classification (2011) by Defra, and the Scottish Government Urban Rural Classification 2020. Where constituency boundaries have been updated (2023), they have been matched wherever possible. Farm numbers = number of agricultural holdings as of 2021 (Defra).
*Rural/urban classifications for Wales unavailable. Constituencies included are within regions with 200+ farms, according to 2017 data from StatsWales. 2024 general election results available here.
*Rural/urban classifications for Wales unavailable. Constituencies included are within regions with 200+ farms, according to 2017 data from StatsWales. 2024 general election results available here.
