Starmer's Housing Visit Disrupted by Farmers' Protest

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer was forced to cut short his visit to a housing development in Buckinghamshire due to a protest by farmers using tractors to block the road. The protest, characterized by blaring musical horns, was against the government's decision to impose a 20% inheritance tax on farms valued over £1 million starting in 2026. This disrupted Starmer's announcement of a major house-building initiative and led him to cancel media interviews. Farmers' dissatisfaction was also fueled by comments from a senior farming minister suggesting that farming is not a government priority, which prompted criticism during Prime Minister's Questions. Meanwhile, the NHS reported record emergency care wait times, though some improvements were noted in ambulance response times and elective care waitlists.