GALLERY: Farmers head to London en masse to protest against family farm tax
19th November 2024
Farmers have turned out in droves to protest against the government’s plans for inheritance tax. Farmers Guide attended the rally…
Tens of thousands of farmers have marched in London today (19th November) to protest against the government’s plans to reduce reliefs on inheritance tax.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced last month that agricultural property relief would be cut to 50% for farms valued over £1m.
The Country Land and Business Association estimates 70,000 farms will be hit, forcing many to sell land or take out loans to pay the tax.
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