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Farmers are vital to this country. The government must rethink, scrap this disastrous family farm tax and get farmers the support they deserve.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/nov/17/you-betrayed-us-how-uk-farmers-swiftly-turned-on-labour-over-inheritance-tax-plans
‘You betrayed us’: how UK farmers swiftly turned on Labour over inheritance tax plans
The government’s budget has caused a rupture with the farming community, who have vowed to ‘fight their corner’
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2024 at 10:46 AM
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"There's a real sense of betrayal...they feel this is an assault on farming."

Tim Farron on the anger felt by many farmers over the government's family farm tax.
November 18, 2024 at 10:46 AM
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"This tax is cruel on those families, but it's also incredibly stupid in terms of what it means for our country's ability to feed ourselves."

- Tim Farron
November 19, 2024 at 3:53 PM
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The @libdems.org.uk proudly back British farmers. That's why we oppose Labour's move to introduce a family farm tax, which will put the future of these important businesses - and our food security - at risk. If you agree, then join our campaign to axe the tax: www.libdems.org.uk/farm
November 19, 2024 at 2:58 PM
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"We are going to fight for our rural communities. We're gonna fight for farmers, we're gonna fight to stop this family farm tax.

"I have just one ask of you. I want you to continue to do what you are the best in the world at doing: producing high quality food for our country."

- Ed Davey
November 19, 2024 at 4:35 PM