Economist Jonathan Portes sparked outrage from GB News presenter Martin Daubney today, as he said that the tax system is "pretty generous" to the farming community.

The comments come as farmers across Britain threaten militant action, including potential port blockades and disruption to food supplies over Rachel Reeves' Budget announcement.

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Jonathan Portes argued that the tax system is still 'pretty generous' to farmers despite Labour's proposed changes to inheritance tax{ai:summary}<p>Economist Jonathan Portes described the UK tax system as "pretty generous" to farmers, provoking backlash from GB News presenter Martin Daubney. This discussion arises as farmers threaten militant actions, including port blockades, in response to Rachel Reeves' Budget announcement. </p><p>#politics</p>

WATCH: Martin Daubney outraged as economist claims tax system is 'pretty generous' to farmers

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