Watch my speech calling for the Government to reverse its family farm tax

Could you pay a £637,000 bill?

That’s the average inheritance bill facing farmers in South Devon after the Government’s changes to the Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief.

I know this because after the policy was announced I sent out a survey to farmers in South Devon, and the results I received were devastating.

85% of farmers in South Devon expect to be impacted by this policy change – far more than the limited numbers the Chancellor promised.

And 44% face a bill of at least £300,000 – with the highest standing at an eye-watering £3m.

Given farmers are an integral part of the rural economy, help support our food security, and play a key role in tackling climate change, why would the Government want to put them under yet more pressure, especially after the incredibly challenging years they’ve already faced.

Today, at a Westminster Hall debate, I asked the Government this question.