Welsh farmers ‘threatened’ by changes to inheritance tax

Eluned Morgan, the Welsh Labour First Minister, has defended the UK government’s latest budget over fears it could hit farmers. (Geoff Caddick/PA Wire) - (PA Wire)

Family farms in Wales are under threat because of the UK Labour government’s Budget, opposition groups in the Senedd have said.

The Welsh First Minister Eluned Morgan was forced to defend the plans – which includes fresh inheritance tax measures for farmers – during First Minister’s Questions on Tuesday.