Minister dismisses food shortage concerns as farmers threaten strike action

Farmers protest outside the Northern Farming Conference in Hexham in Northumberland against the government’s proposals to reform inheritance tax (IHT) rules - (PA Wire)

A minister has said plans would be set out to deal with food shortages if farmers go ahead with their threat to strike over inheritance tax plans.

Transport secretary Louise Haigh has said contingency plans would be drawn up to ensure “food security” if action escalates.