Farming risks being 'poor relation to other national priorities' as PM pledges to stick 'by farmers' sides'
Monday, 19 February 2024 The head of the National Farmers' Union has warned food security risks becoming a "poor relation" to other national priorities, as the prime minister today promises it members government will stick "by their side".
Rishi Sunak has pledged that he will “never take our food security for granted” as he outlined support for farmers in a speech to the sector. Speaking to the National Farmers’ Union conference, the prime minister said the Government is “be by their side” as farming goes through its biggest...
Thousands of farmers descended on Westminster on Tuesday to protest against the inheritance tax changes for farming businesses introduced in last month’s Budget. The changes mean inheritance tax of 20% will apply to combined agricultural and business property worth more than £1 million. The National Farmers’ Union (NFU) also held an event at Church Hall, ahead of their meetings with MPs. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Monday, 19 February 2024
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