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Starmer meets with NFU president to discuss farmers' IHT concerns following rural Labour MP revolt

Could Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer finally be ready to change the Government's policy stance on Inheritance Tax changes?

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NFU president Tom Bradshaw said: 
"On the family farm tax, I again reminded the Prime Minister of this cruel and unjust policy which traps the most vulnerable and elderly. From Friday’s meeting [December 12], it is clear to me the Prime Minister is listening to the clear messages he is hearing from Labour MPs, and their constituents."
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NFU president Tom Bradshaw said: "On the family farm tax, I again reminded the Prime Minister of this cruel and unjust policy which traps the most vulnerable and elderly. From Friday’s meeting [December 12], it is clear to me the Prime Minister is listening to the clear messages he is hearing from Labour MPs, and their constituents."

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is 'listening' to the concerns put forward by farmers and rural Labour MPs on the need to reform current Inheritance Tax proposals, the NFU says. Sir Keir held a meeting...

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