Farmers’ protest live: Police probe tractors breaking barrier as Clarkson says inheritance tax a ‘hammer blow’

Leading farmers are threatening more extreme action if the government does not reverse its decision to reduce inheritance tax relief on agricultural properties, with 13,000 protesters descending on Westminster. NFU president Tom Bradshaw indicated a desire for tougher measures and disruptive demonstrations if the Budget measure proceeds, warning of food shortages and the breakup of family farms. Despite backlash from farming leaders and TV personality Jeremy Clarkson, ministers including environment secretary Steve Reed have defended the plan, which aims to end tax relief on farms valued over £1m.

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