Farmers have hoarded land for too long. Inheritance tax will bring new life to rural Britain | Will Hutton
Briefly

The current debate over taxation, especially regarding inherited wealth, highlights a troubling trend where the rich's interests overshadow the common good, diminishing societal health.
With proposed reforms to inheritance tax for land valued over 2m, around 500 wealthy heirs face a tax burden, leading to exaggerated claims of economic catastrophe.
Opponents of the tax reforms, including elitist groups and wealthy individuals, portray the changes as a form of communism, rejecting the notion of broader societal benefits.
Edward Stanley, a wealthy earl, argues that the proposed tax reforms threaten the viability of farming and heritage businesses, ignoring the needs of public service funding.
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