Iran war: Farmers need emergency diesel tax cut to keep producing food

Could an emergency cut to fuel duty help farmers who are dealing with price shocks to key farm inputs from war in the Middle East?

Chris Brayford
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Honiton and Sidmouth MP Richard Foord said: "The costs of farming are soaring due to the Iran war, climate change, and the disastrous trade deals negotiated by the last Conservative Government. Farming should be seen by the Government as critical national infrastructure. It is time for a diesel tax cut to support our farmers."
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Honiton and Sidmouth MP Richard Foord said: "The costs of farming are soaring due to the Iran war, climate change, and the disastrous trade deals negotiated by the last Conservative Government. Farming should be seen by the Government as critical national infrastructure. It is time for a diesel tax cut to support our farmers."

Conflict in the Middle has caused severe disruption to farm businesses, with an MP now calling on Government to implement an emergency cut on fuel duty to support domestic food production. Honiton...

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