Politics

The Government has announced the launch of a new Farming and Food Partnership Board to drive growth, productivity and long-term profitability across the sector

The board – which aims to drive growth, productivity and long-term profitability across the sector – comes as the Government publishes Baroness Batters' Profitability Review today (December 18)

Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael says not only is the family farm tax an attack on the elderly but will stifle investment and reduce food security

Labour MPs were not expected to abstain on the vote today (December 16)

The Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer does not seem to like farming, but he does seem to like digging rather large holes for himself

US President Donald Trump once more condemned the impact of the 'Death Tax' on family farms, while stating his appreciation for farmers, and why farming communities could receive a share of a $12bn relief programme

This week from Farmers Guardian readers: Ian Howie, Hereford, discusses concerns that Government policy could undermine UK food security

Labour MP Cat Smith said the Prime Minister needs to think again and reflect on a policy which is leading to farmers feeling like they need to speed up their deaths before tax changes come into force in April

Efra Chair Alistair Carmichael clashed with Sir Keir Starmer when he asked him to show empathy for family farms, elderly farmers and vulnerable farmers who could be negatively affected by the Government's reforms to Inheritance Tax

Could Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer finally be ready to change the Government's policy stance on Inheritance Tax changes?