November 16th 2024.
The town of Llandudno was bustling with activity as the farmers made their way to the promenade. A long line of tractors could be seen in the distance, slowly approaching the coastal town. The farmers were determined to make their voices heard, as they were furious with the recent announcement of inheritance tax rises in the Budget. This was their way of expressing their anger and frustration.
As the tractors came to a stop, a defiant Sir Keir Starmer emerged from the crowd, pledging his support for Labour's Budget. However, his words were met with chants and shouts from the gathered farmers, who were tired of feeling neglected by the government. They chanted "Enough is enough," making it clear that they were not going to back down.
Despite Starmer's bravado, he was forced to sneak out through a back door to avoid the angry crowds. This only added fuel to the fire, as the farmers felt that he was avoiding them and their concerns. Many of them had gathered on the promenade, hoping to confront the Prime Minister, but were left disappointed when he chose to escape through the back entrance.
The tension between the farmers and the government was evident, as police stood between them to prevent any further escalation. Videos on social media showed a massive convoy of tractors heading towards the town, with many farmers feeling that their industry had been neglected by the Labour Party. One farmer, Gareth Wyn-Jones, expressed his frustration with Starmer's actions, describing him as "running out of the back door like a flipping rat."
It was later revealed that Starmer had used the back entrance because his car was parked there. This only added to the farmers' disappointment, as they felt that the Prime Minister had missed an opportunity to address their concerns. Gareth, in an interview with Sky News, criticized Starmer for not having the "guts" to come out and speak to the people who had voted for him. He also expressed his disappointment with the Labour Party, stating that they were "destroying an industry that's already on its knees."
The farmers' main issue was with the changes to inheritance tax, specifically Rachel Reeves' pledge of £40 billion in tax rises. This meant that two-thirds of farmers would now be required to pay a 20% inheritance tax on family farms. This caused a lot of tension among the farming community, with many feeling that their livelihoods were being threatened. There was also disagreement within the government itself, with the Treasury stating that only 28% of farms would be impacted by the changes, while the Department for Environmental and Rural Affairs argued that the number could be as high as 66%.
The farmers felt that they were being forced to break up or sell off their farms, as they could not afford to pay the hefty inheritance tax. This was a stark contrast to what they had always known, as inheritance tax was never a concern for them before. Many of the farmers were in their 70s and 80s, and had not passed down their farms because of tradition, but because they knew that their children would not have to worry about inheritance tax. Now, they felt betrayed by the government and their promises of support.
The anger and frustration of the farmers were palpable, as they continued their protest in the town of Llandudno. They were determined to make their voices heard and hoped that the government would listen to their pleas for support. As one farmer put it, "Don't bite the hand that feeds you." They were not going to back down until their concerns were addressed and their livelihoods were secure.
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