Farmers revolt James Rebanks

A farmers’ revolt is coming Labour’s budget will destroy rural life

‘If you want to make money, go do something else.’ Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images


 

November 16, 2024   

The Labour Government’s Budget has infuriated farmers, with its changes to inheritance tax and its withdrawal of much of the old payments systems faster than promised. Thousands are threatening to march on Westminster next week. But the truth is the system has been exploitative and broken for decades. Long before Rachel Reeves entered the Treasury, farmers have been pulling the short straw. And much of the pain inflicted was courtesy of the Tories. To really understand the heat of farmers’ anger today, you need to understand how we got here.

“…the entire #budget for #farming, #food and #nature for the UK is basically the same as the Manchester Health Trust.”

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