Jeremy Clarkson, 64, has been pictured arriving in London to join thousands of other farmers protesting the government’s so-called “tractor tax”.
The Clarkson’s Farm star, who is also recovering from a recent heart operation, has been a vocal opponent of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Budget ever since she unveiled its measures last month.
Clarkson joins the thousands of farmers who are descending on Westminster to protest against Labour’s controversial inheritance tax changes, with up to 40,000 people expected to join the demonstrations.
Two separate events are planned in central London, beginning at 11am on Whitehall, as farmers voice their opposition to Reeves’ recent Budget announcement.
The so-called “tractor tax” set out in the aforementioned Budget will end the inheritance tax exemption that has helped family farms pass through generations.
From 2026, farmers with land worth more than £1 million will no longer be able to leave their farms to their children tax-free.
The government says the changes will only impact about 500 farms annually, with affected estates paying a 20 percent rate rather than the usual 40 percent.
The tax will be payable in instalments over 10 years, according to the new measures.
Farmers warn the changes will threaten the viability of family farms, which often operate on tight profit margins.
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