51AV视频

The UK's Premier Agricultural Machinery and Technology Show

20鈥�21 January 2027, NEC, Birmingham

Event Details

PM urged to overturn 'despairing' Inheritance Tax changes to safeguard young farmers' future

Young Farmers' Clubs Of Ulster were welcomed in the House of Commons' gallery during PMQs, but Sir Keir Starmer had little to offer to ease their concerns on changes to Inheritance Tax

Chris Brayford
clock 鈥� 2 min read
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said young farmers' future could depend on the Government's 25 year roadmap to make the sector more profitable. But can farming secure a bright future if it is shackled by an impending Inheritance Tax bill?
Image:

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said young farmers' future could depend on the Government's 25 year roadmap to make the sector more profitable. But can farming secure a bright future if it is shackled by an impending Inheritance Tax bill?

'Give young farmers a future by overturning Inheritance Tax', was the plea directed to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer just two days after Parliament returned from the summer recess. Robin Swann, South...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358
Join Now

听

More on Politics

Defra releases update on SFI exception groups
Politics

Defra releases update on SFI exception groups

Rural Payments Agency release further details on who qualifies for exception groups due to reported technical issues with SFI Window 2

Rachael Brown
Rachael Brown
clock 15 October 2026 鈥� 3 min read
From the editor: Farming should not be a 'risky business' and Government must act
Politics

From the editor: Farming should not be a 'risky business' and Government must act

Katie Jones
Katie Jones
clock 15 October 2026 鈥� 2 min read
Rural Labour MPs call for u-turn on family farm tax as they ramp up Budget pressure
Politics

Rural Labour MPs call for u-turn on family farm tax as they ramp up Budget pressure

Labour MP for Penrith and Solway when asked how hopeful he was the family farm tax would be scrapped, he said: "I always have faith in my colleagues to do the right thing"

Rachael Brown
Rachael Brown
clock 14 October 2026 鈥� 4 min read