Stop the family farm tax
The budget has dealt a devastating blow to many family farms and the Countryside Alliance is giving you the opportunity to support the hundreds of farmers who are lobbying their MPs directly. Scrapping inheritance tax relief on farmland and taxing twin cab pickups are just two of the many measures that will hit farmers hard. Whether you live in the city, town or country it is crucial that your MP understands the enormous impact these changes could have on the countryside.
Our countryside is more than just landscapes. It contributes hugely towards the nation’s food supply, economy and well-being, but the budget proposals threaten the very fabric of rural life by putting family farms and hardworking communities at risk.
Scrapping the Agricultural Property Relief could deal a devastating blow to family farms. With young farmers already struggling, a potential 20% inheritance tax could make it impossible to keep these farms in the family. This move risks stripping rural Britain of its lifeblood: the small, family-run farms that sustain our rural communities and food security. Defra’s figures show that these changes will affect two-thirds of farms.
Meanwhile, the new tax reclassification of double-cab pickups, which are essential vehicles for farmers, gamekeepers, and builders, means they will be taxed as company cars starting in April 2025. This reclassification could raise taxes by over 200%, making a crucial tool unaffordable for many.
These are only two of many changes that will have a big impact on farmers and the wider rural community. Without immediate action, these policies could cause irreparable harm to the countryside. Join us in urging the Chancellor to reconsider these policies.
Protect the countryside, protect Britain’s future.