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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Alex Ross

Labour warned UK is facing ‘humanitarian crisis’ in farming as thousands march on London

Rachel Reeves has been warned she faces a “humanitarian crisis” in farming if she continues to stand firm on plans to change inheritance tax rules - as thousands march on London for a fresh protest in Westminster on Monday.

The tractor rally, organised by Save British Farming, comes as MPs debate an e-petition with almost 150,000 signatures calling to keep the current tax exemptions for working farms.

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