Liberal Democrat MP for Kingston and Surbiton, Ed Davey, has slammed the Government for refusing to listen to farmers, following reports that the Chancellor does not plan to amend or repeal the damaging Family Farm Tax in next month's Budget.

Ed Davey has supported the rural community in their campaign to reverse this tax since it was first introduced last year.

Despite being warned that their policy could lead to a lost generation of farmers, the Government has not budged.

Ed Davey, Liberal Democrat MP for Kingston and Surbiton said: "This tone deaf decision is a kick in the teeth for British farmers in Kingston and Surbiton who are the backbone of our rural community.

"It is foolish for the Government to continue with this tax that is causing immense damage to farmers, food production and environmental stewardship.

"This is a missed opportunity from the Chancellor to use the Budget to show her support and finally protect family farms after one of the worst harvests on record.

"As your Liberal Democrat MP, I will continue to lead the charge against this unfair tax hike, to protect family farms across Kingston and Surbiton who are being taken for granted."

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