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James Wright is a farmer, agri-tech entrepreneur, and political advocate based on Exmoor. Combining his background in business and agriculture, James has led pioneering projects, including directing an insect farming company transforming animal feed and heading a software firm supporting 6,500 small businesses. Elected as a councillor in 2019, he has championed rural causes, securing £1.6 million in Levelling Up funding and establishing a Nature Recovery Network in partnership with a Wildlife Trust.
As South West Chairman of the Conservative Rural Forum, James advocates for rural communities and was the 2024 parliamentary candidate for Bath, cutting the Liberal Democrat majority substantially. A dedicated community leader, he volunteers as a chaplain for the Farming Community Network and is a governor at Petroc College. James farms beef and sheep with his wife on Exmoor and holds a degree in business alongside a postgraduate certificate in agriculture.
As South West Chairman of the Conservative Rural Forum, James advocates for rural communities and was the 2024 parliamentary candidate for Bath, cutting the Liberal Democrat majority substantially. A dedicated community leader, he volunteers as a chaplain for the Farming Community Network and is a governor at Petroc College. James farms beef and sheep with his wife on Exmoor and holds a degree in business alongside a postgraduate certificate in agriculture.
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