Petition

Reconsider Farm IHT Proposal for Viable Farm Continuity & National Food Security

Rejected 10 signatures

What the petition asks

Reconsider proposed changes to Farm Inheritance Tax for the reasons of Sustainable Farming Continuity (i.e. the feasibility of younger generations taking on farms as a viable and profitable profession), and in the interests of National Food Security, especially in the light of current world events.
Due to the inevitable consequences of an implementation of this proposal on nationwide Sustainable Farming Continuity (i.e. the feasibility of younger generations taking on farms as a viable and profitable profession), and on National Food Security, as a necessary and prudent step for our national well-being, especially in the light of current world conflicts and events.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign this petition which calls for a similar action: Don't change inheritance tax relief for working farms

Timeline

24 Nov 2024 Petition opened for signatures
17 Dec 2024 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 10
Status Rejected
Rejected 17 Dec 2024

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Aug 2026.