Green shoots? Burnham cultivates rural links in attempt to ‘build back trust’ with farmers
Summary
Andy Burnham, a Labour politician, is working to improve relations with UK farmers after a period of conflict over new taxes, including inheritance tax. Recent protests by farmers over these taxes have quieted, and there may be changes to support farmers in the next budget.Key Facts
- Andy Burnham reached out personally to farmers like Olly Harrison, showing a new approach to connect with them.
- Farmers protested the 2024 budget’s inheritance tax changes, worrying it would cause farm closures.
- Jeremy Clarkson joined farmers in a protest in London against these tax changes.
- Since the protests, Burnham’s team has tried to rebuild trust with farmers and avoid further clashes.
- There is no planned farmers' protest for the upcoming budget, suggesting improved relations.
- In 2023, about 6,300 agricultural and related businesses closed, linked to taxes, weather, and inflation.
- A possible change to inheritance tax or added financial support for farmers may happen in the next budget.
- Farmers have also faced issues with the government’s new farming budget replacing EU subsidies, with funds running out quickly.
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