NFU president Tom Bradshaw bravely highlights impact of Inheritance Tax on farmers' mental health

"(Farmers) who are genuinely in ill health or don't believe that they will be able to live for seven years, may well decide they shouldn't be here in April 2026. No policy should ever be published which has that unintended side effect"

Chris Brayford
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NFU president Tom Bradshaw holds back tears while describing the mental health toll of the family farm tax. "This is a lifetime of work, it's the heritage and the custodianship of that farm." (Parliament TV)
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NFU president Tom Bradshaw holds back tears while describing the mental health toll of the family farm tax. "This is a lifetime of work, it's the heritage and the custodianship of that farm." (Parliament TV)

Farming leaders have warned that reforming taxation on inherited agricultural assets has placed a strain on the mental health of farmers. During an Efra inquiry into the 'Future of Farming' on Wednesday...

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