save britain's family farms

The farmers, both over 90 years-old, said Inheritance Tax changes could lead to their farm business being split up and sold, leaving them trapped in an unfair system. They asked the Prime Minister what date they need to die to avoid tax reforms

It comes after the release of Baroness Batters’ Farming Profitability Review said nearly all the responses to this review have cited Inheritance Tax as the single biggest issue

The Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer does not seem to like farming, but he does seem to like digging rather large holes for himself

Labour MP Cat Smith said the Prime Minister needs to think again and reflect on a policy which is leading to farmers feeling like they need to speed up their deaths before tax changes come into force in April

Could Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer finally be ready to change the Government's policy stance on Inheritance Tax changes?

FG explains what happens next as proposed Inheritance Tax changes move through Parliament

Derbyshire Dales MP John Whitby explains why abstaining from a vote to limit APR and BPR was a powerful tool in showcasing the 'level of feeling' within the Labour Party to protect family farms from Inheritance Tax changes

What factors are driving rural poverty in the countryside? And how can the Government turn the tide to help farming communities thrive?

The Prime Minister was challenged by Efra Chair Alistair Carmichael at the Liaison Committee last year on the impact of Inheritance Tax changes on farmers' mental health

South West Norfolk MP Terry Jermy said Labour has an opportunity to reconnect with farmers if it makes changes to APR, adding that the party gained votes from rural communities which revolted against former Prime Minister Liz Truss and previous Tory Governments which 'failed' them in trade deals