Tractors were seen driving from Portsdown Hill to the Guildhall on Monday, March 25 in a protest against prime minister Keir Starmer and the Labour Government. A national protest from farmers took place on November 19 last year in London due to planned changes to inheritance tax from March 2026.
Previously, farming businesses did not have to pay inheritance tax, the tax charged on the value of someone’s estate when they pass away, on land and property used for farming. However, from next year farms worth more than £1 million will have to pay inheritance tax at a rate of 20 per cent.
The farmers are also unhappy about changes to farming subsidies, and have called on the Labour government to support farmers.
5. Farmers' protest
The protest took place on Monday, March 24, and follows on from national protests that happened in November last year. | Kevin Photo: Kevin
6. Farmers' protest
Farmers making their voices heard. Picture: Sarah Standing (240325-3780) | Sarah Standing
7. Farmers' protest
Pictured is: Kurt Morton, farmer from Manor Farm in Andover.Picture: Sarah Standing (240325-890) | Sarah Standing
8. Farmers' protest
It has been proposed that from March 2026 farms worth ore than £1 million will have to pay inheritance tax. | Kevin Photo: Kevin