Sir Keir Starmer faces PMQs as farmers bring tractor protest to Westminster

The 'RIP British Farming' protest has been organised by Kent Fairness for Farmers and Save British Farming.

Hundreds of farmers are expected to bring their machines to the streets around Parliament as Sir Keir Starmer faces Prime Minister’s Questions.

Rural communities in the UK continued to express anger over changes to inheritance tax as the Government insists its support for the sector is “steadfast”.

The “RIP British Farming” protest has been organised by Kent Fairness for Farmers and Save British Farming.

They say it is in response to the “toxic” Budget, which included changes to inheritance tax for agricultural businesses.

After 13,000 people descended on Westminster against the Budget last month, with farmers expected to travel into the capital from across the country.

The vehicles lined up on Whitehall from 10am, there will be speeches at noon and a slow drive around central London from about 12.45pm.

The protest comes as the Government publishes a report on Wednesday analysing the state of UK food security.

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