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Riverford founder hits out at farmers' response to IHT, describing it as 'emotional, emotive tosh'

Guy Singh-Watson says while he feels sympathy for 'working farmers', farmers such as Clarkson and Dyson should pay 40%

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Riverford founder hits out at farmers' response to IHT, describing it as 'emotional, emotive tosh'

Farmer and founder of veg box company Riverford, Guy Singh-Watson, has waded into the debate on changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT), describing farmers' response as 鈥榚motional, emotive tosh'. Speaking...

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