Farmers Protest In Aberdeen Against Inheritance Tax Changes
In a show of solidarity and determination, hundreds of farmers took to the streets of Aberdeen today to protest against proposed changes to inheritance tax by the UK’s Labour Government. The streets of the Granite City were filled with the rumble of tractors as farmers from across the region gathered to make their voices heard.
On the Frontlines of the Protest
Press and Journal photographer Scott Baxter was on the scene to capture the powerful images of farmers standing up for their rights. The tractors, adorned with messages such as “No Farmers, No Food, No Future,” painted a vivid picture of the passion and unity driving the protest. From Thainstone to Aberdeen, the convoy of over 200 tractors made a statement that could not be ignored.
A Fight for Fairness
The farmers’ protest was a response to the UK Government’s plans to tax inherited agricultural assets valued over £1 million at a rate of 20%, a stark contrast to the current 100% relief these assets receive. For Patrick Sleigh, a farmer near Oldmeldrum, these changes symbolize an “ideological attack” not just on the farming community, but on the rural way of life as a whole.
Standing Strong Together
As the tractors lined up along Aberdeen Beach, the farmers stood united in their demand for fair treatment and a better future for farming. The protest was not just about protecting their farms; it was about standing up for their families and the generations to come. The sight of these farmers, with protest plaques attached to their tractors, was a powerful reminder of the resilience and determination of those who work the land. Today, in Aberdeen, the farmers made their voices heard, loud and clear.