Riverford founder hits out at farmers' response to IHT, describing it as 'emotional, emotive tosh'

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Head of News and Business

10 January 2025 • 3 min read

Riverford founder hits out at farmers' response to IHT, describing it as 'emotional, emotive tosh'

Farmer and founder of veg box company Riverford, Guy Singh-Watson, has waded into the debate on changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT), describing farmers' response as ‘emotional, emotive tosh'. Speaking...

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