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Shadow minister attends Nidderdale Show
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Robbie Moore, the shadow minister for environment, food and rural affairs, was among thousands of people at the Nidderdale Show in Pateley Bridge yesterday.
Persistent rain on Saturday led to problems with parking and nearby roads but volunteers made a big effort to ensure the show went ahead and the sun shone on the day.
The event, which is the last of the summer agricultural show season, showcases rural life, from livestock and produce to crafts and countryside traditions.
It featured more than 170 stands as well as heritage and craft marquees, and live music.
Sir Julian Smith, the Conservative MP for Skipton and Ripon, toured the Nidderdale Showground alongside fellow Yorkshire Tory MP Mr Moore.
Sir Julian said:
Agriculture is the backbone of our rural communities and events like this are vital for the livelihoods of local families.
Labour’s family farm tax is a threat to the future of rural areas, and alongside Robbie and other colleagues I will keep pressing the government to change these policies at the next Budget.
The government has said the decision to subject inherited agricultural properties worth more than £1m to inheritance tax at 20% - half the usual rate - from April 2026 will only affect the wealthiest 500 farms each year and is vital.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said “the vast majority of farms and farmers will not be affected".
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