Labour MP says 'people's desperation' convinced him to fight for change to IHT plans

Efra Committee member Josh Newbury explains why he felt he owed it to his constituents to find out more about agriculture

Jane Thynne

20 December 2025 • 3 min read

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Labour MP Josh Newbury says human stories have convinced him to push for changes to family farm tax

Labour MP Josh Newbury said attending an NFU scheme designed to inform politicians about farming has given him the confidence to speak up about the challenges facing the industry. Mr Newbury, who represents...

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