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A farmer's message to Keir Starmer: "Please stop. It is our way of life"

In a series for ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Guardian, farmers send their messages to the Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to showcase how Inheritance Tax will truly impact farm businesses

Emily Ashworth
Digital Editor
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A farmer's message to Keir Starmer: "Please stop. It is our way of life"

Live from the farmer protest yesterday (November 18), Irish farmer Jennifer Dunlop said IHT will destroy lives, and urged the Prime Minister to put a stop to the new plans that set to come into play in April.Ìý

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