Have your say! Should British farmers be protesting in the streets?

British farmers are up in arms against the new inheritance tax rules, and they're taking their frustration to the streets of London in protest tomorrow. High-profile figures like Jeremy Clarkson are expected to join the throng outside Parliament, despite the government insisting it won't budge on what's been deemed one of the most divisive parts of its Autumn Budget.

Have your say! Should farmers be protesting about the inheritance tax changes? Should they fall in line with other types of business? What do you think about threats to block roads? Comment below, and join in on the conversation.

Back in October, it was announced that farms exceeding £1 million would now face inheritance tax, a stark change from past exemptions. The government has defended its position, claiming it's fixing "loopholes" in a complicated tax system, and that it is necessary to secure substantial public sector funding over the next five years.

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The friction between rural constituents and the ruling Labour party has only intensified. In an effort to sway the PM, farmers and their allies are organising demonstrations nationwide. One such event recently flared up adjacent to a Welsh Labour conference, with another set for Tuesday in the capital.

Last Friday farmers in Cornwall got support from passing drivers as they held a protest at County Hall in Truro. They did not use the roads or affect traffic and were protesting about solar farms. Read the full story here.

The National Farmers' Union (NFU), representing upwards of 45,000 businesses, has coined the term "Family Farm Tax" for this controversial policy. Their plea to overturn the rule has thus far rallied close to 200,000 signatories.

A section of the petition states: "If this tax change goes ahead, it will deal a hammer blow to farming families, after decades of tightening margins, record inflation, extreme weather and increased production costs, many farmers and growers are at breaking point, unable to absorb any more cost burden."

"This matters because it has the potential to reduce UK food production and alongside the increases in employment costs, the cost of food production rises, with many people still facing a cost-of-living crisis."

Farming minister Daniel Zeichner has responded by saying: "I urge people to look calmly at the detail and I think they will find that the vast majority will be fine. The figures from the Treasury are very clear: under 500 farms a year are likely to be affected and I would say to people, take advice because every person's situation is different and there will be many, many people who will find they are not actually going to be caught by this."

However, some farmers and influential figures have suggested more drastic actions, although these are not endorsed by the NFU. One such proposal circulating on social media involves using farming equipment to obstruct roads or ports - but 'wilful obstruction of the highway' is a criminal offence, as other protest groups have shown in recent years.

Amidst the discussions of possible pressures on the government by withholding farm produce to highlight food security concerns, transport minister Louise Haigh has reassured that contingency measures are in place. She said: "The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs will be setting out plans for the winter and setting out - as business as usual - contingency plans and ensuring that food security is treated as the priority it deserves to be."

Have your say! Should farmers be protesting about the inheritance tax changes? Should they fall in line with other types of business? What do you think about threats to block roads? Comment below, and join in on the conversation.