Farmers Rally in London, Demand Tax Reform from Starmer

Farmers' leaders in the UK are urging Prime Minister Keir Starmer to reconsider changes to agricultural inheritance tax, which will impose a 20% tax on inherited agricultural assets over £1 million starting April 2026. The National Farmers' Union argues that the changes could force farmers to sell land to pay taxes, as many are asset-rich but cash-poor. Despite protests and calls for consultation, the government insists the changes will affect only a small number of estates, while emphasizing recent investments in farming and environmental schemes.