Farmers across the UK are preparing to gather in Whitehall on November 26, 2025, driving tractors through central London in a huge show of solidarity calling for “fairness and the future of British farming”.
The demonstration is being organized by Berkshire Farmers under the banner ‘Farmers to London: Budget Day’ to coincide with the Prime Minister’s autumn budget.
Organizers say the protests highlight growing dissatisfaction with the government’s proposed inheritance tax (IHT) reforms, due to come into force from April 2026, and broader concerns about the survival of family farms.
The reforms will change the way agricultural property relief (APR) and business property relief (BPR) apply to rural assets. Under the new rules, relief for agricultural properties will be limited to £1 million. If this threshold is exceeded, a 50% liability will be imposed.
Many farmers fear this could mean families will face large inheritance tax payments when passing their land to the next generation, forcing them to sell or demolish their long-standing farms.
Farmers across England are also preparing for coordinated demonstrations on November 24th. Organizers from campaign group Farmers to Action, which is collecting support online, say the Unity Day demonstrations will highlight the impact the reforms will have on the viability of family farming and the wider rural economy.
Organizers of both events said the movement’s growth reflected growing anxiety across the countryside about government policy and the lack of clear long-term support for British farming.
The Farmers to London protest on November 26 will take place in Whitehall from 9.30am to 5.30pm and will be attended by hundreds of farmers, families and supporters.
The event is being promoted as a peaceful, community-led gathering and is open to anyone who wants to show support for the agricultural sector. Participants are encouraged to bring tractors, banners and vehicles to make their message visible in the capital.
“The current inheritance tax system threatens family farms and rural livelihoods. It’s time for change,” organizers said in a statement, describing the protest as “a peaceful farmer-led protest by the people, for the people who feed the people.”
The rally aims to remind government ministers of the importance of protecting family farms, which have formed the backbone of the countryside for generations.
Organizers say the industry faces increased uncertainty due to rising costs, changes to support systems and policy proposals that could reshape the tax environment for local businesses.
Farmers, families and supporters will gather in the morning to hear from a series of guest speakers, with “passionate voices from across the countryside” expected to address the audience.
Specific details are yet to be confirmed, but the focus will be on food production, rural jobs and protecting the next generation of farmers.
“Generations of hard work and stewardship are at stake,” one organizer said, calling on participants to “bring your tractors and stand up to make a difference.”
The protest is free and open to everyone, with organizers calling on both farmers and the public to come together to support Britain’s food production and the communities that support it.
The budget is expected to set the tone for the government’s approach to rural policy, and farmers say November 26 is their chance to ensure their voices are heard. “Let’s unite for farmers and a just future,” the organizers added.
