United Kingdom: Wales and Scotland Election Update

The May 7, 2026 elections in Wales and Scotland produced significant political shifts with direct implications for domestic agricultural policy. In the United Kingdom (UK), each of the 4 devolved nations, England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have the authority and independence to develop and implement their respective domestic agricultural policy, unlike trade policy, which remains under central UK government control. In Wales, the new ruling party is expected to reassess the previous government's Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS). In Scotland, the new government is looking to institute price caps on food products, which is expected to be challenged.