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Met Police Bar Tractors From Budget-Day Farmer Protest, Confine Rally to Richmond Terrace

Farmers are protesting plans to cap agricultural inheritance tax relief to £1 million from April 2026, with reduced relief above that.

Overview

  • Scotland Yard said vehicles, including tractors, are prohibited and demonstrators must remain in a specified area on Whitehall due to the risk of serious disruption.
  • Berkshire Farmers Group told supporters the late decision meant the tractor element was cancelled and accused the force of unfair treatment.
  • Monday’s ‘Day of Unity’ saw go-slow convoys nationwide, including more than 90 tractors from Ipswich to the Port of Felixstowe, 60–65 around Immingham and South Killingholme, and about two dozen in Southampton.
  • Humberside Police attended to facilitate lawful protest, and local reports described minor traffic delays alongside visible public support.
  • The Government says that from 6 April 2026 full relief will be limited to £1m, with 50% relief above that and tax payable over ten years interest-free, a policy farmers argue threatens family-run operations.