Farmers Protest in London Over Inheritance Tax Changes
Right now, in the heart of London, farmers are making their voices heard. Tractors have rolled into Westminster, and the message is clear—they are not backing down. This protest, organized by Save British Farming , is in response to Labour’s proposed changes to inheritance tax rules, which farmers say will devastate family-run farms across the country.
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At the center of the issue is Labour’s plan to introduce a 20% inheritance tax on farms worth over £1 million. Farmers argue that this could force them to sell off land and assets just to cover tax bills, making it nearly impossible to pass farms down through generations. And it’s not just the farmers who are concerned—nearly 150,000 people have already signed a petition urging the government to maintain current exemptions for working farms.
Among those rallying behind the farmers is Reform UK leader Nigel Farage. Speaking at Belmont Farm in north London, he encouraged a “persistent and peaceful” protest, insisting that the fight against what he calls “death taxes” can be won. Farage pointed out that around 100 Labour MPs represent rural or semi-rural areas, and as public support for farmers grows, political pressure on No. 10 will only increase.
The farmers' message is simple: their work is essential to the country’s food security. Protest organizer Liz Webster warned that if the government pushes forward with these tax changes, the entire food system could be at risk. Farmers are already struggling to make a living, and massive tax bills could push many of them out of business. She emphasized that whether people live in cities or the countryside, they all rely on farmers to put food on their tables.
This protest isn’t just about money—it’s about the future of British farming. If family farms disappear, the consequences could be severe. And with tensions rising, today’s demonstration might just be the beginning of a much larger movement.
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