MSPs seek restoration of Scottish agricultural funding in light of IHT changes

MSPs have written a joint letter to Chancellor Rachel Reeves outlining how the Autumn Budget could impact farmers in Scotland

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Emma Harper, MSP for South Scotland, said: "By scrapping ring-fencing in the Budget, Labour have ensured Scotland's farmers will receive less funding than they do now - and less certainty."
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Emma Harper, MSP for South Scotland, said: "By scrapping ring-fencing in the Budget, Labour have ensured Scotland's farmers will receive less funding than they do now - and less certainty."

Scottish politicians have called on the UK Government to restore multi-annual funding for farmers and crofters in Scotland if Inheritance Tax (IHT) changes are to go ahead next year. DON'T MISS: Farmers...

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