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Family farm tax rumours rubbished by Farming and Treasury ministers

Dame Angela Eagle admits there have been discussions on IHT, but joins Treasury chief James Murray in ruling out concessions

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
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Dame Angela Eagle has said discussions have taken place but the Treasury is not going change IHT plans
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Dame Angela Eagle has said discussions have taken place but the Treasury is not going change IHT plans

Farming Minister Dame Angela Eagle and Treasury Minister James Murray have quashed all rumours the Government could be rethinking its family farm tax plans, saying ‘the Treasury have made their announcement...

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