Batters Report: “final nail in the coffin” for the family farm tax

EMBARGO: Immediate Release 

Responding to the government commissioned review into the profitability of farms by former NFU head Minette Batters, Liberal Democrats Spokesperson for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Tim Farron MP, said: 

"This devastating review, commissioned by the government, must be the final nail in the coffin for the hated family farm tax.

"Minette Batters has found that the family farm tax could threaten the viability of British farms.

"Minette Batters speaks with unique authority and wisdom. It’s no wonder the government did their best to delay its release and sneak it out on the last day of term without taking questions. Liberal Democrats will not allow her excellent proposals to be ignored.

"Labour MPs must now vote with their conscience and vote to scrap the family farm tax in the new year."

ENDS