Kemi Badenoch, Jeremy Clarkson Discuss Farming Tax Risks

Kemi Badenoch visited Jeremy Clarkson's pub, The Farmer's Dog, to discuss concerns from local farmers regarding Labour's proposed inheritance tax changes, which could impose a 20% tax on farming assets exceeding £1 million. Badenoch emphasized that family farms are at risk due to Labour's budget and promised to reverse what she termed the 'cruel family farms tax'. Clarkson, a vocal critic of Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, echoed concerns about the government’s understanding of farming issues. The planned tax reforms, announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, are projected to impact around 75,000 farms, despite government claims it would mainly affect the wealthiest landowners. The meeting also focused on strategies to attract younger generations to farming to ensure its future. This visit highlights the growing tensions surrounding agricultural policies in the UK amid ongoing debates about tax reforms.