Farmers in Shropshire and Staffordshire will join a nationwide 'day of unity' protest against the controversial family farm tax change. They aim to thank the public for their support and pressure the government to reconsider the policy.
Farmers protesting inheritance tax change set to join 'day of unity' activities across Shropshire and Staffordshire
NFU president Tom Bradshaw said: “Farmers haven’t taken this destructive policy lying down and we won’t give up. There is too much at risk – our families, our future, our heritage and the undermining of the very sector that produces a safe, secure supply of British food. Jane Bassett, NFU regional board chair, who represents county farmers and those across the Midlands, said specific plans were being led by NFU farming leaders with details being finalised and firmed up in the weeks ahead working with other members, county and regional teams.
“The campaign continues as we call on all of our politicians from all parties to back the industry and stop this destructive tax on family food producing businesses, the economy and rural communities.”
FARMING TAXATION PROTEST HERITAGE FOOD SECURITY
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