Tractor Protest Whitehall and Parliament Square.
Whitehall and Parliament Square, London, UK – Wednesday, 11th November 2024.
Hundreds of tractors descended on Westminster as farmers from across the UK escalated their protests against government policies they view as harmful to British agriculture. Organised by Save British Farming and Kent Fairness for Farmers, the demonstration was a direct response to proposed changes in farm inheritance tax and mounting regulatory pressures on the agricultural sector. The protest aims to draw attention to the financial challenges jeopardising the future of British family farms. At the heart of the controversy is the government’s plan to introduce a 20% inheritance tax on farm estates valued over £1 million, set to take effect in April 2026. The proposal has ignited widespread anger among farmers, who argue it threatens the viability of family-owned farms across the UK.