Jeremy Clarkson disappointed with NFU as he abandons plans to rally in London
8th November 2024
Jeremy Clarkson has shared his dissatisfaction with NFU’s plea for farmers not to go to London on 19th November, as he was planning to attend the farmers’ demonstration.
The TV presenter and farmer said he had booked a coach to travel to London before hearing the NFU’s plea not to rally in London.
The union has issued a letter to its members asking farmers who did not register to take part in the mass lobby on 19th November at Church House conference centre at Westminster to stay home.
Farmers are set to meet with MPs to talk about the changes announced in the Budget, including to agricultural property relief on inheritance tax.
NFU said that the demand for the event has been “amazing”, with 1,800 NFU members registering their intention to come.
The organiser tripled capacity for the mass lobby from the original 600 – the venue’s capacity – to 1,800. There will be three rotations of 600 on the day.
NFU added: “There are legal issues, which mean we can’t simply turn up in numbers in Westminster on the streets, or the open spaces.
“We cannot risk either member or public safety, or the loss of public support, that could come from what could be an illegal demonstration.”
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We wanted to protest in dignified and sensible way
Speaking to The Sun, Mr Clarkson said that he was very keen to protest alongside other agricultural workers from the Cotswolds.
However, he has decided to abandon his plans following the NFU’s plea.
He added: “We wanted to protest in a dignified and sensible way, which was why I had booked the coach rather than causing disruption with tractors and farming vehicles.
“I am in a fortunate position, but I feel desperately sorry for other farmers who are very angry and anxious about the future.
“The NFU have said officially they don’t want to disrupt people’s lives, but I have it on very good authority they have been told to do this.”
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Biggest food bank donation day in Britain
Farmer Olly Harrison, known for his YouTube channel Olly Blogs Agricontract, has announced on his social media that he is planning to organise an official demonstration combined with the biggest food bank donation in Britain in a single day.
Mr Harrison told his followers he has been having conversations with Met Police about the location for the farmers gathering in London. More information will follow.
Update on #farmers in #london19th #WeJustWantToFeedYou #foodbank #tax #apr
— Olly harrison 🥛🍔🌱AccidentalYoutuber (@agricontract) November 7, 2024
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