Farmers Protest Proposed Inheritance Tax Changes

Farmers across the UK are protesting against proposed inheritance tax changes that they believe threaten family farms and livelihoods. The Labour Party's announcement, led by Rachel Reeves, will impose a 20% inheritance tax on farms valued over £1 million starting in April 2026, a move that has ignited significant backlash from rural communities. Hundreds of farmers gathered in central London with tractors, echoing sentiments of previous protests where over 13,000 rallied against the Budget. Campaigns urging a reversal of the tax have gained traction, with over 30,000 emails sent to Keir Starmer and the Chancellor demanding a U-turn. Support has also come from several local councils opposing the tax, framing it as unjust and potentially damaging to agricultural heritage. Farmers argue that the financial burden could force them to sell land and disrupt generations of family farming.