On 25 January farmers from across the UK will stage a National Day of Unity as pressure builds on government to halt the controversial family farm tax which will devastate family farms across the country. Towns in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, from Land’s End to Shetland and from the Giant’s Causeway to Dover, will see farmers gathering to thank the British public for their overwhelming support, and to underline to their parliamentarians that our campaign will not stop until the tax is finally subject to consultation and proper scrutiny.
With all UK farming unions participating, the day’s events will vary region to region, but three simple messages will run through all of them:
- This tax is badly thought out and will crush family farming in Britain.
- The wonderful support of the public means everything to farmers.
- We are not going away. This will go on as long as it needs to go on.
Your incoming County Chairman, Martin Brown has said, “The 25th will soon be here, so sharing ideas, resources, and information will be key to ensuring a successful event. If branches want to start planning before, then that is great, but your attendance will be greatly appreciated to share ideas and rally the members!”
To find out more about the National Day of Unity please click here