Farmers Drive Tractors into London in Protest Against Inheritance Tax
Thousands of British farmers staged a protest in London against a new 20% inheritance tax that will apply to farms worth over £1 million. Demonstrators entered the capital on tractors, agricultural machinery, and even armored vehicles, blocking traffic in central areas.
Why Are Farmers Protesting?
Until now, British farmers were exempt from inheritance tax if their farms continued operating after being passed down. However, the new government is proposing to remove this exemption, forcing farming families to pay 20% on assets exceeding £1 million.
Industry experts warn that this could lead to thousands of farmers selling their land to cover tax obligations. Agricultural associations argue that the policy will harm the farming sector and threaten the country’s food security.
How Did the Government Respond?
The government claims the reform is designed to close tax loopholes and generate additional revenue. Officials insist that the new tax will only affect the largest farms, while most farmers will not experience any changes.
However, protest organizers disagree. They point out that even mid-sized farms in the UK are valued at several million pounds, making this tax a serious threat to thousands of families.
What Happens Next?
The farmers' protest coincided with a parliamentary debate on a petition opposing the tax. The petition has already gathered over 148,000 signatures, requiring lawmakers to discuss the issue.
Farmers’ associations warn that if their demands are ignored, protests will continue and could escalate into large-scale roadblocks and disruptions at key transport hubs across the country.
Impact on the Political Landscape
The new tax has become a major test for the current government. The introduction of additional financial burdens could weaken support from rural communities, which traditionally lean towards conservative parties.
Farmers have already stated that if the government does not abandon the reform, they are prepared to launch a large-scale resistance campaign, similar to the farmer protests in Germany, the Netherlands, and France.
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