David Handley
Encyclopedia
David Handley is the leader of the militant pressure group Farmers for Action.
in September 2000. He unsuccessfully challenged for the leadership of the British National Farmers Union
and was backed by senior Conservative Party
activist Mark MacGregor
.
In spite of this he is still the most popular and well-known figure among UK farmers, having twice been voted by readers of Farmers Weekly
their 'Personality of the Year'. In 2005 he was presented with the Dairy Industry Award. On 10 May 2007 he was presented with the Princess Royal Award for his significant contribution to the UK dairy industry by The Princess Royal
at a private reception at Buckingham Palace
.
Biography
He was a leader of the UK fuel protestorsUK fuel protests
The fuel protests in the United Kingdom were a series of campaigns held in the United Kingdom over the cost of petrol and diesel for road vehicle use. There have been three notable campaigns amongst many other protests in the 21st century. The first protest in 2000 was primarily led by lorry...
in September 2000. He unsuccessfully challenged for the leadership of the British National Farmers Union
National Farmers Union (UK)
The National Farmers Union is a member organisation/industry association for farmers in England and Wales. It is the largest farmers organisation in England and Wales, and has over 300 branch offices.-History:...
and was backed by senior Conservative Party
Conservative Party (UK)
The Conservative Party, formally the Conservative and Unionist Party, is a centre-right political party in the United Kingdom that adheres to the philosophies of conservatism and British unionism. It is the largest political party in the UK, and is currently the largest single party in the House...
activist Mark MacGregor
Mark MacGregor
Mark MacGregor is a British Conservative Party politician. As a student, he was Chairman of the Federation of Conservative Students...
.
In spite of this he is still the most popular and well-known figure among UK farmers, having twice been voted by readers of Farmers Weekly
Farmers Weekly
Farmers Weekly is a magazine aimed at the British farming industry. It provides news; business features; a weekly digest of facts and figures about British, European and world agriculture; and Livestock, Arable and Machinery sections with reports on technical developments, farm sales and analysis...
their 'Personality of the Year'. In 2005 he was presented with the Dairy Industry Award. On 10 May 2007 he was presented with the Princess Royal Award for his significant contribution to the UK dairy industry by The Princess Royal
Anne, Princess Royal
Princess Anne, Princess Royal , is the only daughter of Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh...
at a private reception at Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace, in London, is the principal residence and office of the British monarch. Located in the City of Westminster, the palace is a setting for state occasions and royal hospitality...
.