A source close to Rachel Reeves has strongly denied reports that the government is about to exempt farmers aged 80 and over from the family farm tax in a bid to end a revolt in rural England.

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Labour have been warned of fresh "rural revolt" over their inheritance tax raid on farmers following their mass protest in London this week.Members of the National Farmers' Union and FairFuel UK have sent more than 30,000 emails to the Government, urging them to make a U-turn on the policy. However, Environment Secretary Steve Reed has refused to apologise for the anxiety caused to farmers over Labour's inheritance tax plans, stating it is "hard…

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Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email      Labour’s proposed inheritance tax reforms have sparked intense debate among Independent readers, with opinions sharply divided over their implications for farmers and the broader economy.  The reforms, targeting agricultural estates worth over £3m, aim to close loopholes all…

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Reeves denies claims she is about to exempt over-80s from family farm tax

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