The new shadow environment secretary has said the “crass decision” to remove some inheritance tax relief for farms has betrayed the Government’s lack of knowledge about the countryside.

She suggested the move would make the UK more reliant on imports, adding: “If farmers have to set aside money for a potential tax raid rather than investing in the farm, it will no doubt impact ...

She suggested the move would make the UK more reliant on imports, adding: “If farmers have to set aside money for a potential tax raid rather than investing in the farm, it will no doubt impact food ...