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'Hammer blow for Rachel Reeves!' Countryside Alliance praises TUC's bold stance on 'tractor tax'

The article discusses the Countryside Alliance's support for the Trades Union Congress (TUC) in opposing Labour's proposed "tractor tax," which would impose Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) on agricultural vehicles. This tax, according to the Countryside Alliance, would unfairly burden farmers with additional costs, potentially jeopardizing the financial stability of rural communities. The TUC has criticized the tax as an ill-considered policy that could lead to increased food prices and threaten food security. The Alliance's praise for the TUC's stance highlights a rare alignment between unions and rural advocacy groups, emphasizing the potential negative impacts of the tax on both the agricultural sector and the broader economy. The article also notes that this opposition could serve as a significant challenge to Rachel Reeves, the Shadow Chancellor, as she navigates Labour's policy proposals ahead of potential future elections.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-gb/politics/government/hammer-blow-for-rachel-reeves-countryside-alliance-praises-tuc-s-bold-stance-on-tractor-tax/ar-AA1wCBVR ]