Steve Reed suggests money raised from IHT will help fund farmers' mental health services

Defra Secretary refuses to be moved, telling MPs it is a choice between Inheritance Tax or NHS provision

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Steve Reed said money raised from IHT would support mental health services
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Steve Reed said money raised from IHT would support mental health services

Defra Secretary Steve Reed has risked further alienating farmers after saying funds raised from the changes to Inheritance Tax will fund mental health provision. Facing a barrage of questions from members...

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