Jeremy Clarkson became visibly irritated when reminded of his previous admission that he bought his farm to reduce his inheritance tax bill. This admission was made public in an interview with The Times, despite Clarkson’s strong reaction when questioned about it.
The Inheritance Tax Controversy
Clarkson, star of Clarkson’s Farm, joined protests in London against what he calls the “tractor tax.” The tax, part of Labour’s autumn budget, will introduce a 20% tax on inherited agricultural assets worth over £1 million from April 2026. Clarkson has warned that this could signal “the end” for farmers.
At the protest, Clarkson called on the government to reconsider the proposal. “Please, back down,” he pleaded. His frustration grew, however, when journalist Victoria Derbyshire reminded him of his own history with inheritance tax.
Clarkson’s Admission
In an interview with The Times, Clarkson had openly admitted that he bought his farm specifically to reduce his inheritance tax burden. He said, “Rather than just have money in the bank, and get a statement with numbers written on it that gives no one any pleasure at all, you could derive a great deal of pleasure and pass it on to your children.”
Clarkson continued, “Land is a better investment than any bank can offer. The government doesn’t get any of my money when I die. And the price of the food that I grow can only go up.”
Clash with Derbyshire
While Clarkson had previously been open about his reasons for purchasing the farm, his temper flared when Derbyshire reminded him of this. His reaction highlights the tension between his personal choices and his public stance on policies affecting farmers.
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