Jeremy Clarkson will be leading the farmers’ protests (Image: Getty)
will leave Diddly Squat Farm to lead a squad of furious country workers. Thousands will flock to the streets of London to protest against Chancellor controversial Budget.
The star, 64, recently underwent a life-saving heart operation but is prepared to defy doctors’ orders for the planned inheritance levy march, which was “a hugely important issue” for everyone.
The former Top Gear star said he will be joined by his co-star Kaleb Cooper to protest against Labour’s plans which could impact farming families.
He told The Sun: “I will be there, despite having letters from doctors telling me not to go on the march and saying I must avoid stress.”
The TV star will join thousands protesting over inheritance tax plans that they fear could see many family farms having to be sold off.
Farmers are set to descend on Westminster in protest against inheritance tax (Image: Getty)
Farmers are furious at a “tractor tax” that would see a 20 per cent levy slapped on holdings valued above £1million.
“We have got two coaches of farmers from around here who are leaving from Diddly Squat. It is a hugely important issue.”
The tax changes are due in April 2026. The Treasury claims they will affect just 27 per cent of farms, but the National Farmers’ Union say around two in three will be hit.
It has publicly urged members not to strike or disrupt food supplies. However, there are fears of possible blockades.
Ms Reeves sparked fury last month, when she used her first Budget to announce a hike in inheritance tax on farmers, which many warn will kill family farming in Britain, endangering the UK’s food supply and food security.
The National Farmer’s Union is set to hold a day of speeches at Church House in Westminster, before inviting members to march to parliament and demand to see their MPs.
Jeremy is set to attend the protest after accusing the Labour government of secretly wanting “to carpet bomb our farmland with new towns for immigrants and net zero wind farms”.