Actor-turned farmer Martin Clunes backs British farmers in family farm tax dispute

Doc Martin star Martin Clunes speaks out on Labour's family farm tax

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Martin Clunes, star of Doc Martin, said: "I am constantly amazed by people's lack of understanding of the countryside."
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Martin Clunes, star of Doc Martin, said: "I am constantly amazed by people's lack of understanding of the countryside."

Martin Clunes has issued his support for British farmers in the ongoing row over the family farm tax. The Doc Martin and former sheep farmer star waded in on Chancellor Rachel Reeves' proposed 20% tax...

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