Unearthed document reveals previous Lib Dem tax proposals
Sir Ed Davey faced embarrassment after showing support for protesting farmers, despite the Lib Dems once considering a major tax overhaul on agricultural land. An uncovered document from 2013 outlined the party's plans to ensure fair taxation, including changes to inheritance levies.
Lib Dems accused of exploiting farmers for political gain
The Lib Dems, who were part of David Cameron's coalition government at the time, had proposed extending the time for tax-free land transfers from 7 to 15 years and expanding death taxes to include assets like farmland. However, the party's current spokesperson for rural affairs denounced Labour's family farm tax as "cruel, unfair, and incredibly stupid," calling for an immediate reversal of the changes.
Accusations of hypocrisy and political opportunism
Sir Ed and the Lib Dems came under fire for allegedly taking advantage of farmers' struggles for political purposes. Reform UK MP Rupert Lowe criticized the party, labeling them as "hypocrites" and urging them to reconsider their stance on the controversial tax measures. He emphasized the potential harm these decisions could inflict on farming families and called for a reversal of the policy.
