Farmers Protest Inheritance Tax Changes at Welsh Labour Conference

Prime Minister Keir Starmer defends budget decisions as farmers rally against new tax measures.

Farmers gathered in Llandudno to protest against inheritance tax changes included in the recent budget.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer, speaking at the Welsh Labour conference, stood firm on the budget, citing economic stability.
Farmers argue the inheritance tax changes will negatively impact a significant portion of the agricultural sector, contrary to government estimates.
The Treasury claims only 28% of farms will be affected, while farmers and other sources suggest the figure could be as high as 66%.
Tenant farmers fear evictions due to tax changes, raising concerns about the future of tenant farming in the UK.