Nigel Huddleston MP joined farmers and growers as they rallied in Westminster against the Labour Government's controversial inheritance tax proposals.

The rally was in response to the planned cap on Agricultural Property Relief (APR), which has been widely criticised and dubbed the 'family farm tax' by the farming community.

Farmers fear that the policy will force families to sell or break up land that has been cultivated for generations to cover the increased tax burden.

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The Conservative MP for Droitwich and Evesham said: "It was good to meet farmers and growers from the constituency at Westminster to stand with them against this reckless policy.

"Labour’s so-called ‘family farm tax’ is a disastrous attack on British farming that jeopardises the livelihoods of hard-working families who are already under immense pressure."

He further warned that the proposed measure could have far-reaching consequences, adding: "This ill-thought-out measure risks devastating our rural communities, undermining food security, and dismantling a way of life that is essential to our national heritage."

Mr Huddleston, who is also the chairman of the Conservative Party, has been vocal in Parliament about safeguarding farming families and ensuring the long-term viability of British agriculture.

He said: "British farmers are the backbone of our economy and play a crucial role in feeding the nation.

"Labour’s proposals will deal a heavy blow to our agricultural sector and strip future generations of their ability to produce British food."

He said that he remains committed to opposing Labour’s policy and urged the Government to reverse what he described as a "short-sighted and harmful tax".

Labour MP for Worcester, Tom Collins, previously said: "Today’s farming protests in London highlight the real challenges faced by farmers across the UK, including those right here in Worcester.

"Keeping food farming in the UK is vital, not just for the stability of our food supply, but for preserving a way of life that has shaped our communities for generations.

"Many local people have shared fond memories of growing up near or working on farms, highlighting how central they are to our collective heritage."