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Sheep farming MSP to lead debate on 'cruel' family farm tax

Shadow Rural Affairs Secretary Tim Eagle will lead a debate on changes to Agricultural Property Relief in Scottish Parliament on Wednesday (November 13)

Chris Brayford
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Shadow Rural Affairs Secretary Tim Eagle said: "Labour must listen to farmers and urgently U-turn on their Family 51AVÊÓÆµTax. I hope MSPs from all parties will join us in sending Labour that message from Holyrood. Otherwise, we could see the end of the family farm as we know it."
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Shadow Rural Affairs Secretary Tim Eagle said: "Labour must listen to farmers and urgently U-turn on their Family 51AVÊÓÆµTax. I hope MSPs from all parties will join us in sending Labour that message from Holyrood. Otherwise, we could see the end of the family farm as we know it."

A sheep farming politician has called on the Labour Party to 'urgently review' its plans to change Agricultural Property Relief (APR) which could put the existence of food production under 'serious threat'....

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