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Gov urged to 'open its eyes' to IHT's impact on farmers' mental health

Shadow Defra Secretary Victoria Atkins told Parliament that more farmers had recently taken their own lives following Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget changes to Inheritance Tax

Chris Brayford
clock • 5 min read
When asked if he would set out how Inheritance Tax changes have impacted farmers' mental health to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, and if not, resign from his position, Defra Secretary Steve Reed said the issue was being 'weaponised' and 'politicised'.
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When asked if he would set out how Inheritance Tax changes have impacted farmers' mental health to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, and if not, resign from his position, Defra Secretary Steve Reed said the issue was being 'weaponised' and 'politicised'.

Health and well-being Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Government Ministers have been implored to 'open their eyes' to the realities of Inheritance Tax changes and its impact on the health and well-being...

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