JEREMY Clarkson will defy health fears to join up to 20,000 farmers protesting in Westminster over the hated “tractor tax”.
The Clarkson’s Farm star, 64 – who is recovering from life-saving heart surgery – said the planned inheritance tax was a “very important issue” for everyone.
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Jeremy Clarkson will leave Diddly Squat Farm to lead a squad of farm workers in a battle against the Government Credit: Amazon MGM Studios
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The previous demo was aimed at the Welsh Labor conference, but now the protest is moving towards WestminsterCredit: fpnw.co.uk©2024
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Clarkson’s Farm co-star Kaleb Cooper will also join Jezza as protesters head to LondonCredit: PA
He told The Sun: “I will be there, despite having letters from doctors telling me not to go to the march and to avoid stress.”
He will be joined by co-star Kaleb Cooper.
An angry Jeremy will leave Diddly Squat Farm tomorrow to lead a squad of farm workers into battle against the Government.
They will join thousands protesting inheritance tax plans which they fear could see many family farms sold off.
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Jeremy, whose Clarkson’s Farm shows were a huge hit, told The Sun: “We’ve got two farmer trainers from here coming out of Diddly Squat. This is an extremely important question.”
Farmers are furious over a “tractor tax” which would see a 20 per cent tax levied on properties worth more than £1 million.
They claim that although the land, buildings, equipment and animals can provide such a figure, the only way to find additional money would be to sell it off.
The expected 20,000 protesters are supported by an online petition — Abolish the tax on family farms — which has so far received 200,000 signatures.
Jeremy’s Cotswolds contingent, which includes his colleagues Kaleb Cooper and “Oarling” Charlie Ireland, are also armed with a new poll.
This shows that Jezza and money guru Martin Lewis are more popular than any politician.
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A poll conducted by JL Partners gave Lewis a +53 and Clarkson +17. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer got -22. Chancellor Rachel Reeves, who announced the tax changes in last month’s budget, was at -16. The new leader of the conservatives, Kemi Badenoch, scored -1.
Told he was more trusted, Jeremy joked: “I’d become an MP – but if I’m paying inheritance tax I couldn’t afford to take a pay cut.”
The tax changes are due to be introduced in April 2026. The Treasury says it will affect just 27 percent of farms, but the National Farmers Union says around two in three will be affected.
She publicly called on members not to go on strike or cut off the food supply. However, there is a fear of possible blockages.
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New poll shows Jezza and money guru Martin Lewis more popular than any politician Credit: Tom Barnes – Commissioned by The Sunday Times
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Farmers are furious over a ‘tractor tax’ which would see properties valued at over £1m levied at 20 per cent. Credit: AFP
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New Tory leader Kemi Badenoch said: ‘Labour clearly does not understand or care about rural communities’Credit: Getty
Rally organizer Olly Harrison said: “The older generation now feel they are a burden.”
Colleague Clive Bailye added: “We have people who feel like they have nothing to lose.”
Ms Badenoch said: “Labour clearly does not understand or care about rural communities.”
The march comes as a new poll reveals Clarkson is more popular than any politician – and Sir Keir Starmer’s popularity has plummeted.
Around 40 per cent of Britons have a favorable opinion of the farmers’ champion – who will lead protests today – compared to just 26 per cent who like the prime minister.
While Clarkson’s approval rating is +17, Starmer’s approval rating has reached -22, while Chancellor Rachel Reeves has fallen to -13.
Almost half of the population has a negative view of Keir Starmer – with more voters having a negative view of the Prime Minister than Boris Johnson and Nigel Farage.
Clarkson, meanwhile, has a positive approval rating among all voter groups, according to a survey by JL Partners.
Clarkson sees his highest net positivity scores among 18-24 year olds with a +27 approval rating, and among 25-34 year olds with a +31.
Scarlett Maguire, director at JL Partners, said: “Keir Starmer’s approval ratings have fallen since the general election campaign over the summer.
“Labour may be on the way to losing the battle with farmers.
“Jeremy Clarkson, unlike Keir Starmer and the rest of the front bench, is in positive territory across all voting groups, and is particularly popular with the under-35s, Conservative and Reform voters in the UK.”
Last night Tory leader Kemi Badenoch promised to stand shoulder to shoulder with farmers today.
She said: “I am proud to stand with the thousands of farmers protesting against this cruel tax increase by Labour.
“The Labor government clearly does not understand or care about rural communities, and now families are having to sell their farms, with knowledge passed down through generations lost forever.
“Under my leadership the Conservative Party will resolutely oppose the tax on family farms.”
Speaking in Brazil Sir Keir said he understood the inheritance tax changes were “causing concern” for farmers but insisted the “vast majority of farms” would not be affected.
FRENCH FOOD DEAL FURY
ANGRY French farmers blocked roads yesterday as protests continued across the country over a new trade deal.
They claim the agreement with the EU and the South American bloc Mercosur will lead to a flood of cheap imports and destroy French businesses. Their protest outside Paris saw a banner reading: “Don’t import food we don’t want.”
There were similar scenes near Montpelier and Avignon in the south of the country.
They came amid calls for extended action across the country. French farmers have a long record of demonstrations.
This year they hit low food prices and fear of a cut in government incentives.
Last year’s mass protests against imports blocked key parts of the transport network.
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