In this episode, Edward Rees talks with Scott Pepe, the External Affairs Manager with the NFU. Scott explains how the NFU are at the forefront of lobbying the government in relation to farming and talks us through all the work that he and his colleagues are doing behind the scenes. The autumn budget in 2024 announced proposed seismic changes in relation to APR and BPR, also known as a family farm tax. Scott now urges farmers to write to their Labour MPs to raise concerns over the Chancellor's proposed changes.  For more about the Family Farm Tax: https://www.nfuonline.com/ This is The Legal Lounge, where you'll hear from Amanda and her team of lawyers from Lanyon Bowdler Solicitors talking about many aspects of law in England and Wales. During the series you'll hear from special guests, industry experts and local charities. For all the resources and reference material from the episodes, and to request a discussion about a particular scenario, or aspect of law, please visit: https://www.lblaw.co.uk/knowledge/