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Starmer v farmers – will the government have to backtrack?

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Farmers' Frustrations: Backlash Against Labour's Budget

This chapter examines the backlash faced by Labour over budget decisions impacting farmers, featuring voices from a Northern Irish farmer and others protesting outside Downing Street. It highlights the emotional and financial struggles farmers encounter due to rising costs, new inheritance taxes, and changing policies post-Brexit, which threaten their livelihoods. The discussion emphasizes the significance of family farms, food security, and the discontent stemming from perceived government miscalculations favoring wealthier landowners.

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