51AVÊÓƵ

Welsh and Scottish politicians hit out at Government's refusal to rethink IHT

MPs brand family farm tax ‘disgraceful’, saying it reflects Labour’s ‘deep disconnect’ from rural community

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 3 min read
Shadow Rural Affairs Secretary Samuel Kurtz MS criticised both the UK Labour Government and the Welsh Labour Government for their continued refusal to support farmers by scrapping the planned tax changes
Image:

Shadow Rural Affairs Secretary Samuel Kurtz MS criticised both the UK Labour Government and the Welsh Labour Government for their continued refusal to support farmers by scrapping the planned tax changes

Politicians from Scotland and Wales have condemned the Government's determination to impose the family farm tax, describing it as a ‘disgraceful' policy which shows the ‘deep disconnect' between the Labour...

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

Ìý

More on Politics

Newly elected Makerfield MP Andy Burnham promises to 'revisit' Inheritance Tax changes
Politics

Newly elected Makerfield MP Andy Burnham promises to 'revisit' Inheritance Tax changes

Sir Keir Starmer's leadership rival says it is important family farms are 'listened to' as he commits to address business and tax rates

Jane Thynne
Jane Thynne
clock 19 June 2026 • 2 min read
Opinion: Time for warm words to turn into substance for Scotland
Politics

Opinion: Time for warm words to turn into substance for Scotland

Alex Black
Alex Black
clock 19 June 2026 • 2 min read
Opinion: Say hello to yet another new Farming Minister
Politics

Opinion: Say hello to yet another new Farming Minister

Farmers Guardian's chief reporter says the new Farming Minister must quickly move away from the niceties of the meet and greets and in his own words ‘get to work'

Rachael Brown
Rachael Brown
clock 19 June 2026 • 1 min read