Central Scotland Conservative MSP Meghan Gallacher says the changes announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves to agricultural property relief and business property relief will deliver a “devastating” blow to family farms in the area.
The Tories have now launched a petition at www.stopthefarmtax.com urging Labour to U-turn and Meghan has called on everyone to sign it to send Labour the strongest possible message.
“The changes introduced by the Chancellor show how disconnected Labour are from the sector and the needs of farmers in Central Scotland who are already facing major challenges. “Labour are clearly not interested in supporting farmers in Central Scotland and those who simply want to pass down their family farm to the next generation.
The National Farmers’ Union has labelled the plans “disastrous” for the industry. The government said the change will only affect about 2,000 estates a year.
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