Farming Under Pressure: The Inheritance Tax Debate

This chapter examines a major protest involving 1,800 farmers opposing a proposed inheritance tax that threatens the future of family farms in the UK. It explores the contentious inheritance tax proposal by Rachel Reeves, offering tax exemptions for transferring farms to heirs, while also addressing the contrasting statistics about its impact on the farming community. The discussion highlights how affluent individuals navigate tax laws related to farmland, revealing a divide between traditional farmers and wealthier landowners leveraging fiscal advantages.