The Labour constituencies most unhappy about the ‘tractor tax’ – and the MPs who could lose their seats

Analysis by The Independent reveals mounting pressure on Labour MPs to oppose government plans to change inheritance tax rules for farmers, with protests in Whitehall and a petition signed by 150,000 people urging a U-turn. Chancellor’s proposal of a 20% tax rate on farms over £1 million from 2026 has caused backlash in rural areas, prompting warnings from Save British Farming and the Countryside Alliance for MPs to address the issue or risk losing their seats. Penrith and Solway, held by Markus Campbell-Savours, had the most petition signatures, highlighting the challenge facing Labour MPs in rural constituencies.

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