Jeremy Clarkson clarifies farm purchase motives during inheritance tax protest

independent.co.uk

Jeremy Clarkson has clarified his earlier statements about buying his farm, stating he initially claimed it was for tax reasons to create a better public relations story. He now admits he wanted the land for game bird shooting. Clarkson joined a protest in London against changes to agricultural inheritance tax, which will affect farms valued over £1 million. He expressed that farmers should lead the movement, as he does not consider himself a farmer. Despite health issues, Clarkson confirmed his farming show, Clarkson's Farm, will return for a fifth season. He acknowledged the hidden poverty among farmers, contrasting it with his own situation at Diddly Squat farm.


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