Jeremy Clarkson arrives alongside 20,000 farmers to protest against Labour’s hated ‘tractor tax’ at Westminster
JEREMY Clarkson is leading 20,000 farmers in a march on Westminster against Labour’s hated “tractor tax”.
Farmers are furious at a Treasury plans that would see a 20 per cent levy slapped on holdings valued above £1million.
They argue that while land, buildings, equipment and animals may add up to such a figure, the only way extra cash could be found would be by selling up.
Up to 20,000 expected protesters are backed by an online petition — Overturn the Family Farm Tax — that has so far got 200,000 signatures.
Jezza is leading the protest even though he is still recovering from a life-saving heart op.
The Clarkson’s Farm star, 64, said the planned inheritance levy was “a hugely important issue” for everyone.
He told The Sun: “I will be there, despite having letters from doctors telling me not to go on the march and saying I must avoid stress.”
Angry Jeremy will leave Diddly Squat Farm to lead a squad of country workers into battle tomorrow against the Government.
With him will be show co-star Kaleb Cooper.
They will join thousands protesting over inheritance tax plans that they fear could see many family farms having to be sold off.
Jeremy, whose Clarkson’s Farm shows have been a huge hit, told The Sun: “We have got two coaches of farmers from around here who are leaving from Diddly Squat. It is a hugely important issue.”
The tax changes are due in April 2026. The Treasury claims they will affect just 27 per cent of farms, but the National Farmers’ Union say around two in three will be hit.
It has publicly urged members not to strike or disrupt food supplies. However, there are fears of possible blockades.
Rally organiser Olly Harrison said: “The older generation now feel they’re a burden.”
Colleague Clive Bailye added: “We have people who feel like they have nothing to lose.”
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch said: “Labour clearly doesn’t understand or care about rural communities.”
Speaking in Brazil, PM Sir Keir Starmer said that he understands changes to inheritance tax are “causing concern” for farmers.
But Sir Keir insisted “the vast majority of farms” will not be affected.