Shropshire Star

'We are angry' - County farmers join national 'day of unity' as pressure continues over Labour's controversial inheritance tax plans

County farmers have joined colleagues across the country in holding a 'national day of unity' - as pressure grows on the government to scrap its planned inheritance tax changes.

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Setting up in the car park at Morrison's in Lawley - with the supermarket's blessing - a group of county farmers continued their calls for a government re-think over the controversial proposals.

Fellow farmers across the country, including in South Shropshire at Ludlow, held their own events - also organised to thank the public for support.

Farmers set up at Morrison's in Lawley, Telford, for the National Farmers Union Day of Unity. Picture: Jamie Ricketts
Farmers set up at Morrison's in Lawley, Telford, for the National Farmers Union Day of Unity. Picture: Jamie Ricketts

Arranged by the National Farmers' Union (NFU) the rallies were set to remind MPs that they will not stop until the change to inheritance tax is subject to further consultation and scrutiny.

Graham Price, NFU Shropshire Chair and a third generation farmer from between Ludlow and Bridgnorth, was present at the Telford event, and said they wanted to showcase Shropshire produce - and continue campaigning over Labour's plans for tax changes.

Farmers at the National Farmers Union Day of Unit at Morrison's in Lawley, Telford. Picture: Jamie Ricketts
Farmers at the National Farmers Union Day of Unit at Morrison's in Lawley, Telford. Picture: Jamie Ricketts