Farmers demand attention as inheritance tax threatens family farms
- Clare Wise addressed over 10,000 farmers at a Westminster rally about the challenges they face.
- Farmers have been struggling with falling incomes, extreme weather impacts, and new inheritance tax policies.
- The government's new inheritance tax changes are perceived as undermining the sustainability of family farming.
In a rally held at Westminster, Clare Wise, a farmer from County Durham, shared her family's challenges related to running a family farm. Farmers across the UK have been protesting against new inheritance tax changes, which they feel threaten their ability to sustain their family farms. Wise highlighted personal stories of struggle, including extreme weather conditions leading to poor harvests and livestock losses, emphasizing the emotional and financial toll on farmers. The rally, attended by over 10,000 farmers, aimed to raise awareness about the hard realities faced by those in agriculture. Farmers argue that the new tax policy could amount to a land grab by the government, reflecting a lack of understanding about the agricultural industry and its needs. As farming continues to be a vital yet struggling part of the UK economy, farmers are calling for policies that respect and support their contributions to food production and rural heritage.