National Farmers Union president says Jeremy Clarkson ‘won’t help’ at protest

made an appearance, as promised, at today’s protest about a “draconian” inheritance tax rule introduced by for those with farms valued at over £1million.

Furious farmers had threatened to leave supermarket shelves empty, despite Labour’s claims they had contingency plans, and warned the public that the new rules are a huge mistake. Meanwhile, star Jeremy – who once stated he’d originally bought his farm to avoid unwelcome inheritance tax bills – has showed up at the London protest, despite reportedly going against doctors’ orders.

Victoria Derbyshire quizzed on Newsnight ahead of the event: “Does it help that is turning up tomorrow?” The NFU’s Tom Bradshaw delivered a resounding no, insisting: “Probably not on this one.”

He added: “He’s connected with an amazing audience, but this isn’t his fight.” Supportive fans showed up to disagree, though, with one quizzing: “’This isn’t his fight’? What the hell is that man on about? What relevance does that stooge Tom Bradshaw have over what actually does?”

In contrast, one follower griped: “I was originally on the side of farmers but Clarkson’s situation made me realise that many ‘farmers’ are now investors who use farming as a means to protect their money. It’s a shame genuine farmers are put in the same bucket.”

Critics point to a comment made by Jeremy in 2010, when he stated: “Land is a better investment than any bank can offer. The government doesn’t get any of my money when I die.”

Therefore, despite his farm apparently making just £114 in profit in its first year of operations, it could have been financially viable in a different way – and, of course, Jeremy’s show Clarkson’s Farm has netted him profit too.

That said, Jeremy has been a supportive spokesperson for farmers who are struggling and raised awareness of what they go through.

He arrived in London last night to attend the industry’s National Pig Awards, and posted a photo of his girlfriend wiping tears from her eyes as she clutched a trophy.

Then, after the celebrations, he headed to the Westminster protest, which kicked off this morning, alongside thousands of dedicated farmers fighting back against Labour’s new inheritance tax laws.

It’s a big day for Jeremy, but he must avoid stress

Just last month, after being taken ill and struggling to climb stairs, only to find that a major artery supplying blood to his heart had been “completely blocked”.

Two others were also compromised and , inserting a stent into his arm to improve blood flow.

However, he defiantly told the Sun of the protest: “I will be there, despite having letters from doctors telling me not to go on the march and saying I must avoid stress.”