Tom Bradshaw, National Farmers' Union president, started crying as he spoke at the Commons Environment Committee about the impacts the tax changes will have on farmers.He told MPs that middle-aged farmers concerned their parents do not have seven years left to ensure they can pass down the farm without paying tax are in an "awful, awful unacceptable position".Mr Bradshaw went on to warn of "more severe human impacts" this policy could have, including the risk of farmers taking their own lives.

Tom Bradshaw, National Farmers' Union president, started crying as he spoke at the Commons Environment Committee about the impacts the tax changes will have on farmers.He told MPs that middle-aged farmers concerned their parents do not have seven years left to ensure they can pass down the farm without paying tax are in an "awful, awful unacceptable position".Mr Bradshaw went on to warn of "more severe human impacts" this policy could have, including the risk of farmers taking their own lives.