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Young farmers to vote on 'detrimental impact' of IHT changes

YFCs have been encouraged to have their say and vote on the impact of Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Inheritance Tax changes on the next generation of farmers

Chris Brayford
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YFC agri chair Luke Cox, who has brought forward the motion, said: "Changes to Agricultural Property Relief will only result in more farming land being sold off and further limit farmers ability to borrow and invest in the future."
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YFC agri chair Luke Cox, who has brought forward the motion, said: "Changes to Agricultural Property Relief will only result in more farming land being sold off and further limit farmers ability to borrow and invest in the future."

Young Farmers' Clubs (YFC) have been asked to make their voices heard and vote on a motion about the implications of Inheritance Tax changes to the next generation of farmers. Luke Cox, YFC AGRI chair...

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