Ellie: “On Tuesday, I met with a group of farmers from Herefordshire in Parliament to listen to their concerns about the Government’s changes to inheritance tax. Yesterday, I wrote to the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, to urge her to meet with the NFU, to press for an urgent independent impact assessment of the changes, and to push for long-term Government commitment to ensuring family farming can provide a sustainable and decent income.
Many farmers are already operating on tight margins, and without a comprehensive strategy to address market challenges, such as supermarket power and fluctuating costs, the future of family farming is at risk.
From supporting nature-friendly practices, to ensuring fair returns for farmers, there is much the Government needs to do to secure a sustainable future for this vital sector.
The full text of my letter is on my website: