NFU warns new Prime Minister farmers will not tolerate further tax blows

Tom Bradshaw said if the new government looks at IHT again or wider capital taxation, it does so with 'open eyes', knowing the 'strength of feeling' amongst farmers

Rachael Brown
Chief Reporter
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NFU warns new Prime Minister farmers will not tolerate further tax blows

The NFU president has warned the next PM about the implications of exploring wider capital taxation that could be detrimental to the farming sector. Speaking to members at NFU council earlier today...

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