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A farmer's message to Keir Starmer: "The actions of your Labour Government have depleted confidence, and with it our ability to invest and produce food"

In a series for Farmers Guardian, farmers send their messages to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to showcase how Inheritance Tax will truly impact farm businesses

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A farmer's message to Keir Starmer: "The actions of your Labour Government have depleted confidence, and with it our ability to invest and produce food"

As the Autumn Budget approaches, fifth-generation Yorkshire farmer Rebecca Wilson urges the Government to see the true impact the new Inheritance Tax rules will have on farming industry and wider society. 

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