Can you hear us? Farmers take to the streets in protest against a Government that is 'not listening'

One of the tractors parked on a bridge over the M50. (Image: Gloucestershire Farmers Action Group)

Farmers took to the streets with their tractors across Gloucestershire today to protest against how the sector is being treated by the Government.

There is growing frustration among the agricultural sector over changes to farm subsidies and inheritance tax.

Nigel Jones, who farms near Cheltenham , believes the whole national policy around farming is wrong.

He took his tractor and parked it outside Shire Hall in Westgate Street in Gloucester today (November 24)

Mr Jones fears the Government's approach to farming is hurting the sector.

And he sought reassurance from Gloucestershire County Council chiefs that they would support farmers after their recent decision to call for a re-th