Environment Secretary Steve Reed has been forced to face farmers' fury as he delivered his speech to the National Farmers' Union.

Reed, who was met by muted delegates, was introduced by NFU president Tom Bradshaw.

However, Labour's decision to raid farmers' pockets by ending the inheritance tax exemption has sparked a backlash from the agricultural sector.

Speaking in London as protesters held banners aloft, Reed said: "I can't give the answer I know many of you want on inheritance tax but I want you to know that I understand the strength of feeling in the room and in the sector - we can see an example of that right in front of me now.

"And I am sorry that it's a decision we have had to take. I'm always going to turn up to have the conversation with. There's an opportunity to ask questions afterwards and it might be better to ask them that way."

The group of protesters were forced to lower their banners and ushered away from the main stage.