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NFU Conference: Steve Reed - 'People are focusing on the wrong thing if they think it is Inheritance Tax that is the problem'

Defra Secretary says Conservative finance lies led to Labour failing to keep its commitment to farmers

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Defra Secretary Steve Reed says profitability is the problem for farmers, not Inheritance Tax
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Defra Secretary Steve Reed says profitability is the problem for farmers, not Inheritance Tax

Defra Secretary Steve Reed remained steadfastly committed to Labour's family farm tax changes, insisting farming's problems lie not with Inheritance Tax but with a lack of profitability. Speaking to...

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