All power to the farmers’ revolt

Farmers across Europe have been on the frontlines of populist revolt for years now.

With their livelihoods threatened by EU -backed Net Zero measures, they have taken to the streets of Europe ’s metropoles in protest against a governing class profoundly ignorant of what it means to work on the land.

Today thousands of farmers gather for demonstrations in London today .

Farmers are unhappy with the perceived weakness of the NFU , and are reportedly discussing taking more militant action.

There is talk of farmers potentially blockading ports, refusing to supply retailers and even a strike on spreading sewage slurry.

In 2000 , an arrogant New Labour government initially refused to rescind a rise in fuel duty despite protests from farmers and hauliers.