Farmers are planning a protest with many tractors in Westminster to cause disruption.

Today in Westminster, farmers are once again raising their voices in protest against proposed changes to inheritance tax. Hundreds of tractors are expected to make their way to the capital as part of the 'RIP British Farming' protest, organized by Kent Fairness for Farmers and Save British Farming. This demonstration comes in response to last month's 'toxic' Budget, which would remove the longstanding exemption from inheritance tax for farms with assets over £1 million.

The organizers of today's protest argue that these changes pose an 'existential threat' to UK farming and could ultimately lead to the downfall of the entire industry. This sentiment was echoed by the 13,000 people who rallied against the Budget last month, including notable figures like Jeremy Clarkson and Andrew Lloyd Webber. Politicians Kemi Badenoch, Sir Ed Davey, and Nigel Farage also joined in the protest, showing the widespread concern among the farming community.

As part of their demonstration, farmers will be participating in a go-slow protest to express their discontent with the current Labour government. Tractors from various parts of the country, such as Exmoor, Shropshire, Somerset, and the home counties, will be lining up on Whitehall from 10am. At noon, there will be speeches addressing the issues at hand, followed by a slow drive around central London at 12:45pm.

Liz Webster, the founder of Save British Farming, expressed her concerns about the potential consequences of these changes. She stated, "This anti-farming Stalinist offensive from the Labour Government presents a real danger to us all. We rely on food to survive." This sentiment is shared by thousands of farmers who took part in a protest outside Downing Street last month, and it remains a key concern for those participating in today's demonstration.

Coinciding with the protest, the Government will be publishing a report on Wednesday focused on the state of UK food security. In anticipation of this, the Environment Department has recently invested £343 million into the rural economy, specifically for nature-friendly farming activities. This funding will benefit over 31,000 farmers and is part of the larger environmental land management schemes that aim to reward farmers for beneficial practices such as maintaining healthy soil and restoring natural habitats.

Environment Secretary Steve Reed reassured farmers that the government's commitment to their well-being is unwavering. He stated, "Our commitment to farmers is steadfast, and we have demonstrated this through our £5 billion two-year farming budget. This is the largest amount ever directed towards sustainable food production in our country's history." These sentiments were echoed by Downing Street, who also emphasized their dedication to supporting farmers and sustainable food production.

Despite the reassurances from the government, farmers remain concerned about the potential consequences of these changes, including the destruction of family farms and the risk to the nation's food security. When asked about the possibility of farmers becoming more militant and restricting food supplies, a spokesperson for the Prime Minister stated, "We have been very clear that we will not change course on this policy. While it may have been necessary to make tough decisions in the Budget and spending review, our commitment to farmers remains strong. This is why we have allocated £5 billion to the farming budget over two years, with a focus on sustainable food production."

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