²ÝÁñÉçÇø

EXCLUSIVE - Robin Swann on Inheritance Tax: "It's the next generation who are now wondering if they have a future"

South Antrim MP Robin Swann writes on the importance of supporting Young ²ÝÁñÉçÇø, why young people are worried about Inheritance Tax, and why the PM’s recent reshuffle should give added impetus to reconsider and rethink current proposals

clock • 3 min read
Ulster Unionist MP Robin Swann said: "It is important that those in decision making positions hear directly from our rural young people, and hear about the real threats and fears that they are seeing and experiencing. The farm family Inheritance Tax remains the main issue for the sector as its impact will have a devastating impact on the current generation of young farmers."
Image:

Ulster Unionist MP Robin Swann said: "It is important that those in decision making positions hear directly from our rural young people, and hear about the real threats and fears that they are seeing and experiencing. The farm family Inheritance Tax remains the main issue for the sector as its impact will have a devastating impact on the current generation of young farmers."

In the House of Commons at Prime Ministers' Questions on Wednesday (September 3), I took the opportunity to highlight the invaluable work of the Young ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Clubs of Ulster (YFCU). The same can also...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

Ìý

More on Politics

Shadow Defra Secretary calls for faster bluetongue testing and vaccine rollout

Shadow Defra Secretary calls for faster bluetongue testing and vaccine rollout

Victoria Atkins said Defra needed to 'drastically improve' the speed and quantity of communication to farmers, as well as accelerating testing and vaccine availability

Rachael Brown
clock 10 August 2026 • 3 min read
²ÝÁñÉçÇø protest outside Stormont over 'wild west' cattle cull

²ÝÁñÉçÇø protest outside Stormont over 'wild west' cattle cull

Mia Willemsen
clock 10 August 2026 • 4 min read
Pressure on Government to ban Brazilian beef and poultry imports

Pressure on Government to ban Brazilian beef and poultry imports

Brazil has been given until September 3 2026 to prove that its beef and poultry does not pose a human health risk

Rachael Brown
clock 06 August 2026 • 3 min read