Renowned TV personality and former Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson has joined the ranks of protesting farmers in London, strongly criticizing the government’s controversial inheritance tax plans. The protest, organized by the National Farmers Union, has seen thousands of farmers taking to the streets to voice their opposition to the proposed 20 per cent inheritance tax on farms worth more than £1 million.
Labour’s announcement of the tax measure in the budget has sparked outrage among farmers, with the NFU president denouncing it as “horrific”. The union has mobilized 1,800 members to speak with their local MPs in Westminster, while a separate rally at Richmond Terrace near Downing Street has attracted a massive crowd of 15,000 people.
Clarkson, known for his outspoken views, did not hold back in slamming the government during the protest, highlighting the detrimental impact the tax could have on the farming community. The presence of a high-profile figure like Clarkson adds further weight to the farmers’ cause, drawing attention to their concerns and amplifying their voices.
As tensions mount and protests intensify, it remains to be seen how the government will respond to the resounding backlash from farmers across the UK. With the agricultural sector at the forefront of this battle, the outcome of this protest could have far-reaching implications for the future of farming in the country.
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