Farmers to hold London tractor rally on Budget day
An earlier tractor protest in Whitehall © MAG/Phil Case Farmers are set to converge on London on Budget day in a tractor-led protest demanding “fairness and a future” for UK agriculture.
The demonstration has been organised by the Berkshire Farmers group alongside allies nationwide, and is a direct response to proposed inheritance tax (IHT) reforms that farmers warn could devastate family-run farms.
From 9:30am on Wednesday 26 November, tractors and farm vehicles will roll into central London, forming a slow-moving convoy in the shadow of Westminster.
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Organisers say farmers, families, and supporters will gather on Whitehall to send a clear message to Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour government – “rural Britain won’t be ignored.”
At the heart of their anger is the government’s plan to impose a 20% tax from April 2026 on inherited agricultural assets worth more than £1m – a move the NFU and other farming organisations warn will force many families to sell land simply to pay tax bills.
Critics argue the policy will hollow out rural communities, weaken food security, and price the next generation out of farming.
An earlier tractor protest in Whitehall ©MAG/Phil Case
Farmers defiant
Newbury farmer and Berkshire Farmers spokesman Caroline Graham said: “The government thinks that farmers have gone away, but we haven’t. We are continuing to lobby MPs in Westminster and asking them to think again about this family farm tax.
“This will be a peaceful, farmer-led demonstration, by the people and for the people who feed the nation. We have got permission from the Metropolitan Police and they will have a part of Whitehall ready for us on 26 November.
“People who went on foot to previous rallies will be bringing their tractors, but we do need more. And if you can’t bring your tractor to London, can you take your Land Rover or your Isuzu?”
Further details, including meeting arrangements and guest speakers, will be released closer to the date. Farmers can sign up for the event now on Eventbrite.