On 19th November, 40,000 farmers gathered in Whitehall for the #WeJustWantToFeedYou protest, speaking out against new inheritance tax changes that threaten the livelihoods of family farms and our food security.
We spoke to farmers at the march who shared what these changes mean to them and how they will be affected. Many fear losing their family farms due to forced land sales, leaving farms too small to remain viable. This will reduce the number of farmers growing our food and open the door for corporations to take over UK farmland for solar panels, wind parks, and factory food production.
Alongside the protest, farmers donated 6.6 tonnes of fresh food to the City Harvest Food Bank, providing 15,000 meals to those in need. This generous act symbolises their commitment to feeding the nation despite the immense challenges they face.
As farmers are penalised for rising land values driven by hedge fund speculation, we risk losing traditional farms that prioritise high-welfare, sustainable food production. Without these farms, who will grow our food?
Watch the video to hear directly from the farmers fighting to protect their land, their livelihoods, and the nation’s food future.
#NoFarmersNoFood #SupportBritishFarmers #FoodSecurity #BuyLocal #WeJustWantToFeedYou
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