Kent farmers have taken their tractors to London in protest against changes to inheritance tax. From April 2026, inherited agricultural assets worth more than £1m, which were previously exempt, will be liable to the tax at 20%,

Simply put, the pressures on farmers can have far-reaching consequences for supermarket supply chains. A key reason for their support will be to avoid food shortages and empty shelves. There are many examples of supply chain disruptions leading to gaps in stores’ product lines, ultimately affecting the customer experience and supermarket profits.

I highlighted how the Government has failed to consider the impact of its proposed IHT changes on Scottish tenant farmers. You can read more about it here: — Wendy Chamberlain (@wendychambLD) February 13,

Starmer’s administration announces that to find vital new revenue, some farms would no longer be exempt from inheritance tax.

We're producing cheap food for the country. We're not getting supported, and we're being asked to pay more and more tax,' says protesting farmer - Anadolu Ajansı

British farmers protested against inheritance tax changes that tax agricultural assets over £1 million at 20% from 2026, fearing it will reduce food security and harm family farms.

Hundreds of farmers marched through London with their tractors, protesting the proposed changes to inheritance tax by the Labour government