Farmers protest in London against new budget plan limiting inheritance tax relief on farms.

Farmers and supporters protested in London against Labour's plan to limit inheritance tax relief on farms, affecting up to 70,000 farms. The government claims only the wealthiest 500 estates will be impacted. Celebrities like Jeremy Clarkson joined the protest, urging the government to back down. PM Keir Starmer defended the changes, arguing that the vast majority of farms will be unaffected, countering claims by Clarkson that 96% of farmers would be impacted.

November 19, 2024
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