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Reset the Rural Relationship
Too often, rural areas are overlooked in favor of urban centers, leaving critical issues such as agriculture, infrastructure, and access to public services underfunded and underserved.
Scrap the Farm Tax
What is the Family Farm Tax?
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The Family Farm Tax is a change to inheritance tax introduced by the Labour Government.
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This policy impacts small, family-owned farms, making it harder for families to pass down their farms to future generations.
Why Does It Matter?
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Family farms are essential to Warwickshire’s rural economy, supporting local jobs and businesses and preserving our community’s heritage.
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This new tax could force small farms to sell, as many may not be able to afford the tax burden.
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Young people in farming families face losing their opportunity to continue farming, risking a “lost generation” of farmers.
The Impact on Stratford-on-Avon
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Family farms across Warwickshire could be forced to sell to large corporations.
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This would hurt our local economy and make it harder for younger generations to remain in farming.
Manuela Perteghella's Stance
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Manuela is committed to protecting family farms and rural communities from policies that could drive them out of business.
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She is calling on the government to reverse this tax and focus on policies that genuinely support British farmers.
