NFU president calls for unity from Council members on IHT approach

Speaking at NFU Council, Tom Bradshaw said there must be 'no more sniping from the sidelines'

04 November 2025 鈥� 3 min read

NFU president Tom Bradshaw said there must be no more 鈥榮niping from the sidelines' as the fight to stop the family farm tax entered its 鈥榚leventh hour'. Issuing an emotional update at the union's council...

Letters: "Together, we have helped protect the future of many family farms"

This week from Farmers Guardian readers: Tom Bradshaw, NFU president, discusses the successful campaign to change proposed Inheritance Tax rules affecting family farms

Tom Bradshaw

13 January 2026 鈥� 1 min read

Politics

Parliament to debate 1 million-strong petition demanding an early general election

Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk MP John Lamont said one of the reasons why Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is facing pressure to call an early general election is because of the Government's treatment of farmers and the countryside with Inheritance Tax changes

Chris Brayford

12 January 2026 鈥� 2 min read

Politics

Farmland at risk from rapid solar expansion due to 'inconsistencies' in Environmental Impact Assessments

The Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP) says there needs to be a balance between tackling energy security and the climate crisis, our need for food security and preserving biodiversity and natural habitats

Alex Black

12 January 2026 鈥� 3 min read

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