"Farmers were told the government wouldn't introduce inheritance tax on farms and I objected to them breaking this promise. Having the whip removed is not a pleasant experience and whilst I have no desire to make a habit of it, I will always do what I can to look after our people in Cumbria."
"Whilst I am relieved to have the Labour whip back, I am more relieved the government delivered a major U-turn. One I know will make a significant difference to many farming families in Cumbria."
"It had caused unnecessary pain for MPs to be instructed to vote in favour of keeping the agricultural and business property relief levels at the same rate, only for a change to be announced soon after."
Markus Campbell-Savours, MP for Penrith and Solway, was suspended from Labour after voting against inheritance tax changes on farmers' business assets in December. The government initially planned to impose inheritance tax after £1m but subsequently raised the threshold to £2.5m. Campbell-Savours described the reversal as overdue and welcomed the U-turn, stating it would significantly benefit farming families in Cumbria. He criticized the initial instruction to vote for the policy, which caused unnecessary difficulty for MPs before the government changed course. With the whip restored, Campbell-Savours reaffirmed his commitment to supporting constituents despite the suspension's unpleasantness.
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