December 19th 2024.
A group of nearly 200 Scottish farmers recently gathered for a tractor rally to voice their opposition to Labour's proposed family farm tax. The rally, organized by the North East branch of the National Farmers' Union Scotland, was held at the Thainstone Agricultural Centre near Inverurie on Thursday. The event was led by local farmers Scott Campbell, Russell Rennie, Paddy Donald, and Kevin Gilbert.
The convoy of tractors, numbering almost 200, set off from Thainstone and made its way along the A96 to Aberdeen. The purpose of this demonstration was to send a strong message to the Prime Minister that the farming industry will not back down in the face of this tax.
During the rally, Gordon and Buchan MP Harriet Cross delivered a speech, expressing her support for the farmers' cause. As the Scottish Conservative MP, she has been leading the campaign in Westminster to oppose the family farm tax. She stated, "The emphatic message from the farmers at the North East tractor rally was clear - we will not give up. Agriculture is the backbone of the North East and Scotland, and this tax could have devastating effects on our rural communities."
Cross went on to highlight the detrimental impact of this tax on family farms, stating that it could potentially lead to the end of many farms and hinder the next generation of farmers. She also expressed her disappointment in Labour leader Keir Starmer's belief that farmers will eventually forget and forgive this policy. Cross and other rural politicians are determined to continue fighting against this unfair tax regime.
Meanwhile, the government has defended the proposed tax increase by citing the need to fund improvements to public services. However, they have also stated that the majority of farms will not be affected by these changes.
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