Nigel Farage Supports Farmers in Protest Against Plans to ‘Sell Off’ British Countryside

Hundreds of farmers and supporters gathered in Westminster in a massive protest against proposed government tax changes that they fear will force family farms to sell their land to large corporations.

The protest, marked by the arrival of tractors from across the country, drew widespread attention as farmers voiced their concerns about the future of British agriculture and rural communities.

Nigel Farage, former UKIP leader and long-time advocate for British farmers, joined the demonstration, emphasizing the importance of protecting the countryside. Speaking to GB News, Farage said:
“The English countryside is admired around the world because families have cared for this land for generations. These tax changes will mean many farms will leave family ownership, likely to be sold to giant corporations. These companies may use the land for solar farms or intensive agriculture, which many find unacceptable.”

Protesters argue the government’s financial projections supporting the tax policy are inaccurate. Farmers claim the changes could make it impossible to sustain generational farms. Farage criticized the Treasury, stating:
“Treasury forecasts are rarely accurate. They’ve got the sums wrong and haven’t considered the real impact.”

The protest also saw widespread public support, with bystanders applauding farmers as they marched through Westminster. Signs reading “No Farmers, No Food, No Future” and “Protect Our Countryside” were prominently displayed.

David Cat, a farmer from Kent, described the emotional toll the changes are taking on the farming community.
“Many of us have farmed this land for generations. We’re not just losing farms; we’re losing a way of life. These policies will destroy small farms and hand our countryside over to big corporate money,” he said.

Organizers of the protest stressed the need for peaceful demonstrations while urging the government to reconsider. Farmers warned that failure to address their concerns could result in further disruptions as they fight to protect their livelihoods and the future of British farming.

With PMQs scheduled for later today, protesters are calling on MPs to listen to their concerns and act before it’s too late. The demonstration in Westminster is one of many planned across the UK, with farmers determined to make their voices heard.