Farmers Threaten Blockades Over Inheritance Tax

Farmers in Britain are threatening to blockade ports and supermarkets in response to new inheritance tax measures introduced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, which will impose a 20% tax on agricultural assets exceeding £1 million. Many farmers feel betrayed by Labour's leadership, fearing that the tax changes will undermine the viability of family farms and lead to food shortages. The National Farmers' Union (NFU) is organizing a mass lobbying event on November 19, but some farmers are considering more radical actions, including withholding livestock and produce to disrupt supply chains. These protests echo similar actions by farmers across Europe earlier this year, where blockades significantly impacted port operations. Critics argue the tax changes could make British agriculture uncompetitive, igniting calls for urgent government reconsideration. As tensions rise, farmers are mobilizing for potential widespread demonstrations to assert their demands and control over food supply.