York set for next farm tax protest as farmers 'March to Minster'

General public must be aware of what we could lose if farms are forced to go, says organiser

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 2 min read
A 'March to the Minster' is taking place in York in protest of Government plans to change Inheritance Tax rules.
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A 'March to the Minster' is taking place in York in protest of Government plans to change Inheritance Tax rules.

Farmers in York are once again raising their voices against the proposed family farm tax with a ‘March to the Minster' event, which takes place in the city later this week. Organised by farmer Clare...

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