20 Sep 2025
1 September 2025 – BBC News
BBC News reported on the University of Leicester’s Rural Racism Project, which gathered testimonies from rural residents and raised concerns about racism in schools. The article noted that RSN regarded the findings as deeply concerning and stressed that rural services need to be properly resourced and equipped to respond effectively.
2 September 2025 – Farmers Guardian News
The Farmers Guardian covered the University of Leicester’s Rural Racism Project and included RSN’s reaction. Kerry Booth welcomed work that highlights lived experiences in rural communities and underlined the importance of tackling the challenges faced by minority ethnic residents.
4 September 2025 – Westminster Hall Debate: Future of Terrestrial TV
RSN was cited in the House of Commons Library debate pack on the future of terrestrial TV and later referenced in debate discussions on digital exclusion. MPs highlighted RSN’s evidence about the risks rural households face if services are switched off too quickly.
Read the full debate transcript here.
15 September 2025 – BBC Radio 4 Farming Today
Kerry Booth, RSN Chief Executive, appeared on the BBC Radio 4 programme Farming Today to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing rural services. The programme highlighted RSN’s ongoing work to ensure rural voices are heard in national policy debates.
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17 September 2025 – Labour Coast & Country Blog
Kerry Booth published a guest blog on the Labour Coast & Country website, setting out why fair funding matters so urgently for rural councils and communities. The article highlighted RSN’s long-standing Fair Funding campaign.
17 September 2025 – House of Lords Environment & Climate Change Committee
RSN’s written evidence on waste crime was published by the Lords Environment & Climate Change Committee as part of its ongoing inquiry. The submission underlined the unique challenges rural areas face in tackling waste crime.
20 September 2025 – BBC Radio 4 Farming Today ‘This Week’
Kerry Booth, RSN Chief Executive, featured on BBC Radio 4’s Farming Today ‘This Week’ round-up programme, discussing the challenges and opportunities facing rural services. The broadcast highlighted RSN’s ongoing work to ensure rural voices are heard in national policy debates.
