Starmer v farmers – will the government have to backtrack?

Heather Stewart, the Guardian's economics editor, dives into the heated debate as over 10,000 farmers protest against Labour's inheritance tax plans threatening family farms. She highlights the emotional strains on traditional farmers grappling with rising costs and government policies, contrasting their struggles with wealthier landowners who exploit tax loopholes. Stewart also discusses the potential political fallout for Labour, emphasizing the disconnect between rural realities and government decisions that could reshape the landscape of British farming.