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Why are farmers storming Westminster?
Nov 19, 2024
In this discussion, Patrick Radden Keefe, author of 'Empire of Pain' and creator of 'Say Nothing', delves into the urgent protests by farmers in Westminster against government budget changes, particularly regarding inheritance tax. He explores the emotional and financial toll on family farms and the historical echoes of such unrest. They also touch on the complex narratives of the Troubles in Northern Ireland, highlighting the struggles for truth amid trauma, and the connections between the past and present societal grievances.
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- Farmers are rallying at Westminster due to proposed inheritance tax reforms threatening the sustainability of family farms and agricultural heritage.
- The protests highlight broader rural discontent with government policies, signaling potential political implications for parties like the Labour party and right-wing movements.
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Farmers Protest Inheritance Tax Reforms
Farmers are rallying against proposed changes to inheritance tax reforms announced in the budget, drawing significant attention and anger at Whitehall. The reforms affect Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR), which have historically exempted farms from inheritance tax, arguing that otherwise, family farms may be broken up due to financial strain. Amidst the protest, farmers expressed fears that new limits on these tax exemptions would force them to sell their land, particularly affecting those whose land values have increased significantly over the years. Many attendees voiced solidarity with fellow farmers, asserting that despite potentially not being impacted themselves, the reforms symbolize a larger threat to agricultural heritage and sustainability.
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