A farmer's message to Keir Starmer: "The actions of your Labour Government have depleted confidence, and with it our ability to invest and produce food"
In a series for Farmers Guardian, farmers send their messages to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to showcase how Inheritance Tax will truly impact farm businesses
Farmers Guardian
22 November 2025
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As the Autumn Budget approaches, fifth-generation Yorkshire farmer Rebecca Wilson urges the Government to see the true impact the new Inheritance Tax rules will have on farming industry and wider society.Ìý
Farmers behind the claim said it is not too late for the Government to pause and commit to a 'full' consultation exercise before implementing Inheritance Tax changes
The Conservatives said they will close the ‘flag loophole' and make food origin labelling clearer so that consumers can be sure that they are buying food which is actually grown and produced in the UK by British farmers