Farmers in South Cheshire gathered in Nantwich today to protest against the Government’s plans to impose Inheritance Tax on some family farms.
While thousands travelled for a major demonstration in central London, local ones protested on Sainsbury’s roundabout on Middlewich Road in Nantwich.
Reform UK Crewe & Nantwich branch members also joined the protest, as well as over the withdrawal of pensioners’ winter fuel allowance and ongoing rates of illegal immigration.
Nick Goulding, branch chairman, said: “It is a scandal that family farms are likely to be destroyed by the tax changes in the budget.
“This will have an impact on all of us as food production is impacted.”
Fellow member and parish Cllr Brian Silvester said: “The response was overwhelming. Motorists blowing their horns, waving and thumbs up in support.
“Well done to Crewe and Nantwich Reform for organising this.
“Labour cannot be allowed to succeed in their campaign to get rid of the family farm. Without family farms Brits would go hungry.”
Thousands of people protested in London and marched in Whitehall.
They included TV presenter Jeremy Clarkson who called the plan “the end” for farmers and urged Sir Keir Starmer to change direction.
The Prime Minister said he understood farmers’ concerns but ministers continue to claim “the vast majority” would be unaffected by the planned policy.
Under the proposals, from April 2026, inherited agricultural assets worth more than £1 million, which were previously exempt, will be liable to pay tax at 20% – half the usual inheritance tax rate.
But many farmers say they maybe asset rich in terms of land and livestock, but are cash poor and changes would mean having to sell up to afford the tax.
(pic courtesy of Reform UK)
In the fullness of time, as the full scale and range of Governmental withering damage to the Country unfolds, an unprecedented tsunami of protest from Joe Public could well see the bunch of thinly veiled Corbynistas swept out of office long before the next election is due!🙏
Eloquently put Pip!
@Ronx…and therein lies the problem. Equitable societies aren’t generated by everyone purely looking after their own interests – its capitalism to a T.
i.e. Private individuals own and control property in accord with their own interests. The essential feature of capitalism is the motive to make a profit.
Addressing economic and social issues, such as poverty, welfare, infrastructure, healthcare and education using government intervention, while emphasising individual rights and autonomy, are expectations under a social liberal government. Thats where we are now.
We need as a society to think differently for all the services we require.
And if that means changing tax laws, thats probably the way we are going to have to do it.
I totally understand that people dont like it – but neither do they like not being able to get a doctor’s appointment, waiting 10 hours in A&E, poor public transport infrastructure………
This is a complete media fuelled over-reaction to the fact that some land owners have got away without paying their fair taxes for generations. Some wont pay anything more. Its completely justifiable. Other estate owners have to pay inheritance tax, why should farmers that meet the threshold be any different?
We need a more equitable society, everyone has to pay their fair share for the services we all need.
Inheritance tax is a tax on all hard working people. Why does anyone who saves and works hard to gain better conditions for themselves and their families have to pay harshly at the end of their lives. You may pay rent, and/or pay extortionate fees throughout lifetime of a mortgage loan, pay VAT on home improvements and income tax on wages and then the Government have the audacity to want a share of your hard work and earnings, by taking a good slice through inheritance tax. Thankyou to all farmers for voicing this concern. The Government are grave robbers.
The Consumer will pay higher prices for basic foodstuffs because of this inflationary measure.
The poorest in society may well starve or freeze thanks to the “Workers Party.”