BACK FROM LONDON PROTESTS - THOUGHTS

[@georgehodgson8064]

You are a great ambassador for farmers and a good genuine person good luck to you the farmers have the full support of the general public who do appreciate the work farmers do and the importance of what you provide

[@stevenbarker855]

Well done Richard. You deserve a big thumbs up. You done your bit and you deserve to feel proud of yourself. Thank you.

[@bcazz5202]

Good luck to British Farmers from USA.

[@Martinitsme]

They won't do anything those lying bastards time to go on strike we will support you even if I can't have milk on my cereals or milk in my coffee or my beef 🥩 on a Sunday ❤

[@Yorkshiregirl24]

They don't care do they I saw it on news 😕

[@freddeeks5496]

Well done Richard, thank you for saying thank you to the organisers. What a fantastic day.

[@jamesleech4024]

For those who think this was a waste of time. I would say you have raised awareness. I work in the City and so many colleagues were not aware of the issue. Never forget the media in this country have one narrative. Don’t pump slurry on the paths. The support from around the country is important.

[@masseya99massey79]

From the heart Richard. I am a retired forester and a countryman who shares your concerns for rural life. God bless you and keep going Alam

[@chrislee2221]

Richard something very seriously wrong if you could not wear your union jack jacket while talking to your MP next to the houses of Parliament in London the capital city. To me it says it all about the state of the uk 🇬🇧 today.

[@DodgyFPV]

They are flying every other Countries flag

[@fanfeck2844]

They weren’t bleating about people wearing the Union Flag in 1914 and 1939. Typical socialists

[@MikeyJMJ]

I'm sure they wouldn't say anything if it was in rainbow colours

[@andydunn5673]

The Conservatives have staggeringly turned us into a communist state And Labour are finishing it off The jail those that complain

[@danjames4086]

​@@DodgyFPV Don't try to sound patriotic when you can't even use the English language properly! 😂

[@jimpolk]

VERY WELL DONE RICHARD! I followed up as best I could from the USA. Thought about you and Ian all day. Hoped you both had a great productive day.

[@thefunkyfarmer]

Much appreciated!

[@ukulelalienation]

Well done, fella. Good show.

[@kelly-annejenner486]

Thank you for being you and thank you for what you do for us and providing what you do. Let’s hope that something positive can come from all of this xxx

[@2626stephen]

Well done Richard your eyes were filling up hats of to Olly and his team what does that say when opposition mp's stand up and support Britain's best, the farmer and JC let's not forget him. Thanks again Mr c

[@hels2608]

JC is exactly the sort of person who has eaten up family farms over decades to tax dodge at the expense of the families of those farmers who didn't get their act together and have sustainable succession plans in place. Why on earth do you think that small farms have been decimated despite the tax relief? Clueless.

[@by-amrcn]

FYI the estate tax threshold here in America is currently around $13.6 million, and double that for married couples. Not that we get everything right, but it does give some perspective on how brutally low your proposed threshold is.

[@elizabethmaybrown6715]

Hi Richard, been following you, Gareth Wyn Jones on this protest, Olly did a great job, all the farmers bringing fresh veg to the food banks, you all need a big pat on the back. I may have left the farm but you can't take the farm out of me😊 wish I could have gone too but stone doesn't deliver itself, take care

[@welshhomestead]

You were brilliant Richard - well done - the fight has only just begun!

[@stuartrobertson4714]

Well done Richard taking part that's all that counts 👍👍

[@paddy294]

Cracking job Richard

[@Dermot501]

Well done Richard 👍 Keep fighting for the future of your farm 🚜

[@davidbob1944]

We all did well Richard peaceful and hopefully we got our point across

[@paddygoesracing]

Wow. No aloud to wear. The union flag 🇬🇧 u the houses of Parliament . That is so wrong. I agree

[@davidheap880]

Congratulations to all involved. Pity as you say Starmer and Reeves have drawn a line in the sand. Keep the Tories to their word

[@michaellloyd2399]

Saw you on the ITV news came across very well and passionate

[@lesterhertel2945]

Thanks 😊😊😊😊

[@mervynkiddle1513]

Well-done Richard for been do your bit seen you on TV good effort 👌

[@margaretopie-smith7701]

The NFU should be encouraged to keep up the pressure until those idiots actually LISTEN properly. Well done Richard, great video, thank you.

[@davetaylor4741]

That got me choked up. Coming from dairy and Ag college. I know what farming means to those involved. All we ever had was overdrafts and bills. But it is a great way of life. Lovely to grow up in and be part of. It isn't just a job. It is a lot more than that. You become engrossed in it. When you have stock, particularly cows, you know every animal. Less so now with massive herds. But back then we did. Every farmer worth his sort, throws their life into it. And that has been generational for many lifetimes. Then one idiot man, who claims to be from a rural area and knows country people, yeh right. And this spiteful lying woman, who is in the job under false pretences. They can throw all this away with a stroke of a pen and can't see any problem with it. What sort of system let's two people destroy the lives of tens of thousands. That isn't democracy it is dictatorship. Starmer is operating from the same play book as Putin. The whole of Britain should fight these pair. The Labour party should oust them. This has put the Labour party out in the cold for a very long time to come. And is doing untold damage to everything British.

[@keithwheeler8875]

All credit to you Rich for going. and Olly did a great job with the others pulling that off I watched it all on the live stream made me very emotional, I may of left farming 30 years ago but it still courses through my veins so I'm with you on the choking up. Interesting quote by the farmers weekly This morning by the met police saying they wished farmers organised all the protests in London says it all really on how it went

[@jeorjina]

I was also so pleased by the conduct of the protestors. I prayed everyone would behave themselves and things wouldn't get out of hand, and I think they completely outdid themselves. I know so many people who have much more respect for farmers having seen this, and how focused but civil they were. It would've been so easy for something silly to happen and distract from the focus. I'm glad the policy noticed too!

[@rogerbond7811]

You went for Jack and Hazza. Visited our local farm shop today to get some quality pies made with there own steak.

[@jamessnowdon9370]

Well said Richard. Need to keep focused on small family farms and asset value on paper v realisable cash. Supporters of this raid on farmers are seem to be framing their arguments on Dyson, Clarkson and punishing farmers who voted for brexit. Your story is perfect to counter their nonsense

[@albertcross4275]

I farm in France, 32 years now, it's similar here with all the rules..... ❤️🇫🇷🇬🇧🇫🇷

[@dawdawes]

I commented on your Facebook and I was really Disappointed with remarks from ignorant people, good on you for going and yes caught you on the BBC in that superb jacket

[@AmbiAnts589]

Parliament despises the Union Jack and everything it stands for. I'd bet if you were dressed as a human rainbow you'd have been allowed in 🤣🤣🤣

[@tinagibbs618]

Richard you are a legend. thank you and all the hard working farmers. If people after seeing the rally don't get it Wallies. I was moved with all the future farmers riding their little tractors and Farmers giving their wonderful produce to the food banks. The government should be ashamed that people have to go there to survive while they get free meals and other freebies and great salaries for doing what?

[@philapps3805]

Glad you got to see your MP. Let's hope government do over turn the inheritance tax for farms .

[@ericwilson5742]

Thank you Richard

[@thefunkyfarmer]

i don't the rules on flags are that strict as the shadow environment minister was wearing a similar jacket on the day

[@DavidJohnson-rj8zu]

I did see your interview on the BBC I player I found it very emotional and I was able to watch the whole thing on KZbin and found it very inspiring including the little kiddies on their peddle tractors racing around Parliament Square that was the lighter side and Jeremy Clarkson speech very inspiring with great passion considering he's not that well, I know they dont like the Cross of St, George but the Union Jack that's odd perhaps they have all got a guilty conscience.

[@ianhaggart1438]

Richard your flying the farming flag for many.. as does the other big youtube ers . And we can't help but thank you and Ian and everyone who had to go to London to air their and our views.. our country isn't ours any more its just digital...😢. Stay safe 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@dalemarsh357]

I saw you on the news last night and my heart went out to you chap. I show my emotions as well sometimes. Nothing wrong wiith that. It shows how much it means to you. Well done for going. I was there in spirit. No union jack allowed, what bovine waste! What the hell has this bloody country come to. There's a hell of an undercurrent at the moment about many things that are happening. Keep going chap.

[@shaydore1561]

The farmers must fight back & the people must support them, keep fighting 🤝

[@nancysmith-baker1813]

Saw you on steels channel . Union Jack jacket and all . Good turn out . Good luck .

[@suzzie5164]

Inheritance tax should be scrapped for everyone, it's just another corrupt way of taxing us, the government rake in 116 billion a month just through fuel duty, they need to be sacked! Should be illegal to send tax payers money to war zones...but well done for going, I agree with the French farmers approach 🤷.. PS. My hubby asked if your cattle every get the hoof gp in, we've found it fascinating to see the issues the cattle have & just wondered if your livestock get regular checks?

[@jeorjina]

This was interesting insight into the events, thank you for sharing your experience Rich! I only saw pics, but did think the NFU event looked very well planned for such short notice, credit to them. This is such an emotional, worrying topic, so I understand people getting upset and shouty, but its far nicer to hear people's balanced thoughts, For the jacket, I can imagine this may be so that people are viewed as representing their own person, not a group: I could see an issue if someone walked into parliament or a gov building, in a flag jacket and did something terrible or just disrespectful and that wouldn't look right, so without knowing yourself and your intentions I understand asking you to remove it (hopefully you were able to reclaim it for your trip home!) I agree with you that labour may not scrap the plan, many reasons not to I suppose, but I would very much like to see the cap raised. If they're truly after the wealthy, the Dysons, and the landhoarders, then even a £5M cap would protect more small farms than the £1-3M does. Again, thanks for such a great account of the events. I hope it felt worthwhile! x

[@danielarcher6380]

Keep up the good work for British Farmers.

[@tinagibbs618]

Great video my dear. This government should listen and remember The people put them there (shame on them)and quite easily get them out. they seem to forget it's us the people who pay their wages plus their lifestyle. If anyone lives in luxury it's them. Hope this was the first of things to come. xxxx

[@adrianjordan7397]

Don't be sorry am so proud of all the farmers

[@shaydore1561]

The amount of money we send overseas & the amount of problems it would solve spent in the UK is laughable

[@johnspall1877]

Well done Richard, as a retired livestock farmer/contractor, I do miss it, but what a time we live in. Unfortunately, this government just don't get it, and I feel that until the shop shelves are empty, they won't.

[@colinmeredith7114]

The Labour Party will NOT win the next G.E., they're not bothered. If Farmers can't support the NFU representing them then they'll lose it!! British Farmers are Farmers, NOT politicians... The Inheritance Tax is just another form of tax from this Government...stick together and fight them. Best of British... 🙂

[@Yorkshiregirl24]

The amount of people there was amazing 💪 if there not going to listen strike everyone else does.

[@adamcrane6306]

Good Moring The Funky Farmer

[@anthonyeyles7223]

Well said. Saw you know the news and it just shows the passion and emotion behind the whole protest. I remember one christmas day everyone sitting down for Christmas dinner then a knock at the door toasty the cows were out and the entire family out heading cattle back. Don't think Mr Starmer would be doing that on christmas day let alone 2 milkings etc.

[@ianbird7444]

Labour must realise that the country support the farmers , Scrap Inheritance tax

[@pperrinuk]

The real 'solution' is to scrap inheritance tax for all. Won't just be the farmers campaigning then...

[@fanfeck2844]

Inheritance tax affects very few people. You can leave your kids a million pounds before tax

[@pperrinuk]

@@fanfeck2844 Your figures are way out.

[@fanfeck2844]

@@pperrinuk no they’re not. Inheritance tax only affects about 5% of wills

[@fanfeck2844]

@@pperrinuk both parents get £325k + main residence allowance of £175k each

[@AlanFagan-y5l]

Inheritance tax affects 4% of the population....50% of England is owned by the wealthiest 1%...Half a million acres is used for grouse shooting,which is then burnt.

[@erickenyon4457]

We all support British farmers….Labour need removing from power urgently before ruin our country….

[@irvenrathburn9421]

Good video Richard.

[@DanBlacksmith-i7w]

Weather or not those idiots in power will listen is another story, hopefully it wasn't for nothing, currently eating Jacobs cheddars thinking how grateful for the production of wheat to create them, thankyou for everything you do Richard, im fairly locally to you, Marshfield, it's just all a joke atm

[@firefire9994]

Well done for going, Richard👍

[@paulhunt1836]

Well said Richard i did see your interview olly done well now it's time for the blockades as they aren't going to drop it

[@andrewdalziel4006]

I saw you on BBC news ( I don't usually watch it as it is rubbish) You came across very well I thought. Nothing wrong with a bit of emotion. Unlike a certain prime minister who seems to lack all empathy.

[@CharlesYeo-qs6nb]

They did reduce the total agricultural budget Tory planned to spend £2.6 billion a year and they reduced it to £2.4 billion per year, then added carbon tax on nitrogen fertiliser, double the tax on double cab pickup, national insurance increase to farmers that employ people, increase minimum wage. On average a food producing farmer 106,000 in the UK will be bringing an extra £2,000 per farm from the budget.

[@rolnics]

Proper job Richard👍 Never ending farming ain't no 9-5 job, like you say keep the pressure on the other parties, Labour are just so out of touch with reality! Hopefully someone in their party got a glimpse of it yesterday, if they even acknowledge it!

[@hels2608]

Watching the news about the rally, the majority interviewed didn't seem to know how the changes would actually impact their farm. A lot of incorrect assumptions were made. The Government handled the announcement of the changes poorly and didn't give people the information they needed, ultimately causing unnecessary distress. The reliance on tax free succession of land and property to prop up small and family farming in this country has been a disaster for the industry. Ironically this policy appears to be the wake up call needed to stop the rot.

[@Jwp714i]

Agreed ,many if the farming community don't understand the implications completely but just protesting because for some they just think it may effect them .

[@jeorjina]

Fully agree. I think theres loads of misunderstandings around this tax, but the fault for that lies on the government not the farmers. While its frustrating that people couldn't answer questions about how they'd be impacted, it shows just how confusing this plan it. The government keeps repeating that it won't affect many, but is doing a piss-poor job of proving it. Farmers shouldn't have to ring up their accountant to understand a basic tax, it should be better written out from the start.

[@Jwp714i]

@ All in all the total threshold depending on circumstances can be as much as £5 million not £3 million as first thought . Not to shabby a deal I would say considering I have to pay 40% and farmers 20 , I have to pay it straight off the bad and not have the luxury of over 10 years . Take the deal farmers and stop being influenced by the likes of farage , clarkson and GB news amongst others .

[@stuartwarrick6444]

Oily swans around in his Range Rover and brand new tractors and makes plenty of money with other interests, you are the proper farmers that need help and deserve to be looked after better I really do feel for you and farmers like yourself I don’t care about Clarkson and his type of farmers just playing the system sorry if this is swimming against the tide but in my eyes you are the proper farmers who many of the public depend on. I was there yesterday and really wanted to talk to you as I always follow what you do, but I couldn’t get to you as there was so many people there ( just for the record I’m a farm worker for a large estate and have some idea on how it is run)

[@jeorjina]

Olly and Clarkson both have interest in farming, so for that I'm happy and grateful, even if it isn't as whole and genuine as true farmers like Rich. There are other ways to penalise wealth than a broad industry tax. If penalising Dyson's and Clarkson's means unintended or misdirected harm to small farmers, then it's not worth doing. Gov should've tried to find a better way.

[@raymondhull3838]

well done Richard im sure that your comments are genuine.however, the government will just kick Tuesday into the long grass and try and move on. there is a mpovement that Starmer cannot cope with, its this vast number of peoplè whoe beleong to this movement of Where town and country meet.

[@456Brian]

I seen you on the TV and yes it comes from the Hart ❤

[@williamwood816]

I wish us Canadian farmers were like the British farmers to come together like that

[@ianbel9711]

thanks

[@johngittins6244]

Well done for making the effort on behalf of those that couldn’t go. I can’t believe that the Labour Party ministers are still sticking to the same line. No hint of wanting to actually listen. Just when you thought the Tory party was chaotic, this lot come along. Give away millions to the train drivers who were already doing well and screw the pensions and farmers. Bloody labour. 5 months in and taxing and spending….

[@jeorjina]

yes, I understand people saying Labour doesn't care for farmers, but truth is that none of the parties prioritise farmers. They all act as if British ag is inevitable and everlasting, no matter what treatment it gets, and the rural population remains largely muted. No party has farmers interests at hard, and it was silly to see Kemi show up to try hint otherwise. When the Torys get in again, they might reverse a tax, but they'll then just screw us other ways

[@GeraldineLancaster]

People like Clarkson are the reason behind this tax change and yet many farmers are lionising the man, can't get my head around it.

[@Wojtek-r7i]

Well done. I understand. Farming is a hard job. 24/7 , 365 days a year. It is a way of life. Why does the government look into a really rich people and global businesses. People with unimaginable bonuses and salaries. Driving yachts, etc. Most farmers have big bank loans to pay for the car or tractor. Anyway I could go on and on. Super our Farms.

[@Jwp714i]

Clarkson is not the farmers friend , he is the reason the tax loophole has been closed .

[@deanh3741]

Saw you on the telly box

[@outoftownr3906]

Is it not something to do with the repercussions of Brexit & the British supermarkets power that is causing this issue with tax payments? With post Brexits gradual removal of subsidies which bolstered farmers margins & the supermarkets power over monopolising prices are they now not making enough money to even have enough in the kitty to pay such a tax bill. Land prices are at an all time high. Young new farmers can’t get in the door. Land has become a financial commodity now. Farmers need to protest to Government that it is the supermarkets that monopolise these prices for their own benefits. The supermarkets Bread & milk are loss leaders & make all their margins on everything else in the basket while this loss leader is the 1 % margin farmers make. The Inheritance Tax issue has become a smoke screen to the real issue that has gradually crept up upon them. This is wrong & not sustainable for any business model.

[@propertydev6042]

Do some farm land owners use the previous tax benefit as a channel to avoid taxes?.

[@s1mon1983]

I managed to be there - not with the NFU. I found it very calm and well mannered but it didn't bring the true message over somehow. All this "save family farms" talk comes across as asking the cash strapped public to help keep a small number of others to not pay tax We know this isn't true but its how it appears. The message should be about the very low income to pay such a tax which the uneducated don't understand. The message should also be more hard hitting - what the government plans for the land are, how food will move to being 3D printed, the global agreement for 2030 etc etc. It appears to have made no impact politically judging by today's statements so the next move needs to have more backbone. Blogs did a good job because it effects him. Unfortunately when the farmers needed a voice in Wales he was no where to be seen.

[@hels2608]

When the dust settles the majority who attended will realise that the changes won't affect them and that they've been used as minions by the tax dodging land grabbers.

[@AlanFagan-y5l]

Still cannot understand why the farmers didnt protest against the Tories Australian /New Zealand post Brexit trade deal,which will be here in a few years time.

[@davidkellet1006]

Couldn't miss that jacket They still don't get the point arastacrossy are differant with lots of rented farms the KING doesn't need to pay when William gets the lot

[@christopherhinton6456]

what good will it do for british farming i dougt it will do no good.

[@lincslad54]

If you had a Palestine flag jacket or glued your self to the road you would have been more than welcome liebour is getting back at folk who they thing voted for the torys .pensioners ,farmers,private school kids parents ,

[@russellpetrie119]

i thought that reporter mugged you of that union jack jacket she had one on

[@klousy58]

The government of the UK needs to stop giving away the tax payers taxes to other countries. Fix the UK with the money

[@DodgyFPV]

I didn't see you but I was there

[@markphilpott9531]

👍

[@dawgy6674]

I think this was too organised and definitely think the gov is playing both sides.

[@martinbarnett5504]

👌👌👌👌👌👌

[@victoriaskuse118]

Ridiculous,but very telling, that you couldn’t wear your Union flag jacket to speak to the MP. Shows how far the powers that be have sunk to 🤷‍♀️😤🙄

[@brettatkinson4325]

Where was funky prepper?

[@eugenehughes1253]

Well done Richard, never be afraid to show your emotions, you’re a genuine guy who cares about farming and your family and one as much as the other, it’s not just a business to you it’s a labour of love You’re the type of guy who needs to be leading this fight against the injustice that has been inflicted upon many thousands of small to medium farm businesses and the likes of the Jeremy Clarkson’s of this world are bad for farming, bad for the protest , he’s not well liked by many people and beware of cynical opportunistic politicians like Farage getting involved, he’s already done a monumental disservice to British farmers with his pursuit of Brexit and just playing on anti Government feelings for his own ends

[@russellpetrie119]

put 5 p on the pound of income tax to everyone most people wont feel the pinch unlike targeting 20 percent of what farmers havent got

[@dogpaw775]

'lose face' !, if Labour stood back on this they may gain some respect given their track record thus far. Shouldn't have worn that jacket with a Nazi Swastika, he brought it on himself. ps does anyone know if it will still be OK to mark St George's day ?. Back British Farmer's it's still not over.

[@JoeOriordan-do9gr]

Welcome home 👨 daddy 💋 mist you 😅❤🇮🇪😇

[@thefunkyfarmer]

i bet you did.....

[@patricklipsius8380]

I as a Dutch person try to follow the situation of your inheritance tax a bit. But if an active farm is taken over by children, do they also have to pay inheritance tax? Here little or exemption

[@Andrew-yz1lb]

Yes

[@patricklipsius8380]

​@@Andrew-yz1lbexplane?

[@JohnWatkinsUK]

No inheritance tax if it is gifted to the children 7 years or more before the death of the parent.

[@Schinney]

🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@matthewsc5173]

Where you on the news I thought I recognised the face

[@matty506]

Have you spoke to an advisor yet who's told you what your children would potentially owe?

[@hels2608]

They might not owe anything if the farm is also in his brother's and their spouses names. Even less so if he bought his brother's equity in the farmhouse and it's separate from the business. Unless all their kids want to be involved in the farm in the future they'll have to release equity anyway if they want them to equally inherit. They've got a lot to discuss and think about over the coming years.

[@firan67]

Amazing turnout by people who work all hours every day of every year!

[@Jwp714i]

If your farms worth "3 million or less Richard you quids in mate , farmers need to read thd fine detail of the new tax implications proper.y , a lot of huf and puff without looking properly into it.

[@Nate1975]

Banned item?

[@wontbelongnow5567]

It's only fair that the farmers to pay tax on millions left in land , property and material things. Everyone else has to pay inheritance tax why not the farmers.

[@paulleaver8820]

We will see if you going to London has done any good labor have pick on farmers and old people and they were wrong to tell you to take your jacket off out of order