Labour’s proposed inheritance tax changes is a policy so out of touch, it could only come from a party increasingly defined by the politics of envy.

These changes are not only a financial blow but an attack on a way of life that has sustained our country for generations.

As someone who has seen first-hand the relentless challenges farmers face, I will continue to use my voice to argue against this pernicious tax.

Farming is not merely a job. It is a calling, a tradition, and for many, a source of identity.

It is a life that revolves around long hours, unpredictable weather, and a constant struggle to balance the demands of government regulations with the unrelenting pressure from supermarkets to drive prices down.

And now, to add insult to injury, Labour wants to rob farmers of the very legacy they work so tirelessly to preserve for their families.

The proposed changes to inheritance tax are nothing short of a betrayal. Labour’s rhetoric is clear: they view family farms as wealthy estates, ripe for taxation, rather than understanding the unique nature of these businesses.

This is a party that does not understand – nor care to understand – that a farm is not just land and buildings; it is a family’s livelihood, history, and future.

For most farmers, their land is not a luxury but a necessity, and any additional taxation risks destroying the delicate balance they fight so hard to maintain.

To truly grasp the injustice of this tax, one must understand the daily reality of farming. Farming is, without question, one of the hardest professions.

To those who have little sympathy or empathy with farmers, imagine working 80-hour weeks, often in isolation, braving rain, frost, or blistering heat to put food on the tables of millions.

All this while navigating mountains of bureaucracy from government agencies on one side and fending off the relentless demands for lower prices from supermarket giants on the other.

For most, the rewards are meagre, and yet they persist – not for wealth, but for pride in their work and the hope of leaving something behind for their children.

This inheritance tax proposal strikes at the very heart of that hope.

For many farmers, the dream is simple: to pass on the farm to the next generation.

That dream has sustained families through the toughest of times – through market crashes, changing regulations, and the unpredictability of the weather.

The land is not just an asset; it is a legacy, a symbol of perseverance, and a promise to future generations.

Labour’s plan to increase inheritance tax on farmland threatens to shatter that dream, forcing families to sell land or break up their holdings just to pay the taxman.

The wider implications of this policy are staggering. It risks not only ruining family farms, but also jeopardising the very fabric of rural United Kingdom.

Farms are the backbone of our rural communities. They support local economies, sustain local schools, and uphold traditions that have shaped our national identity.

When you force farmers off their land, you don’t just disrupt their lives – you unravel the delicate tapestry of rural life.

Labour’s policy is a stark reminder of what happens when ideology trumps understanding. This is a government driven not by fairness, but by a desire to punish those who work hard and build something for their families.

First, this Government came for the pensioners, stripping them of their Winter Fuel Allowances.

Now, they are coming for the farmers, threatening the very existence of family-run farms.

Who will be next? Small business owners? Homeowners?

It seems that no one who seeks to create and pass on a legacy is safe from Labour’s grasping hand.

The politics of envy might play well in metropolitan circles, but it is a disaster for the real economy. Farmers do not deserve to be vilified as wealthy landowners when the reality is so different.

These are men and women who take enormous financial and personal risks every day to feed the nation. They deserve policies that support their efforts, not punish their success.

Instead of imposing punitive taxes, the government should be exploring ways to lighten the load on farmers.

Why not provide tax breaks for sustainable farming practices? Why not invest in rural infrastructure to make farming more viable?

Why not create fairer regulations that balance environmental concerns with the realities of modern farming?

The many protests will no doubt continue and should serve as a wake-up call. Farmers are not just fighting for their livelihoods; they are fighting for fairness, for respect, and for a government that understands the realities of their lives.

They are standing up against a Labour party that seems determined to dismantle everything they have worked for – not because it is necessary, but because it is politically expedient.

This country owes its farmers a great debt. They have fed us and sustained us for centuries.

It is time we repaid that debt by standing with them against this misguided, unfair, and deeply damaging tax.

Farmers deserve better, and so does the United Kingdom – and remember: no farmers, no food.

For more on this issue, see Pages 40-47.