The Met Police have given the green light for splinter protests across London while the NFU lobbies MPs at Westminster on November 19.

Following news that the NFUs ‘mass-lobbying’ was going to be a restricted, ticketed event farmers around the UK have decided to march on London in an attempt to protest their concerns over the changes to inheritance tax (IHT).

There have been conflicting reports on the legality of farmers out with the planned event attending London after advice came from the NFU to stay at home if without a ticket.

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However, the Met Police have provided clarity on the situation stating they will work with the splinter rallies organisers to ensure a smooth operation on the proposed November 19 date.

A spokesperson for the Met Police said: “We are aware that there are a number of events being planned currently in relation to the recent budget announcements affecting farmers.

“The National Farmers Union have emphasised that their event at a conference centre in Westminster on 19 November will not be a protest. This is not on advice from the Metropolitan Police, and at no point have we banned anyone from marching on this date.

“We will work with any organisation or individual wishing to organise a peaceful protest or demonstration in London and continue to speak with the NFU.

“We are also aware of a separate rally being planned by a group of farmers in central London on the same date. We are speaking with the organisers to work with them as they plan their event.

“The Metropolitan Police Service applies the same legislative framework to each and every notification that we receive, without fear or favour, in order to deliver our core policing responsibilities. We don’t grant permission for protests, rallies or any other event to take place, rather we work with organisers to ensure we protect the public, prevent crime and disorder and minimise disruption to London’s communities.

The NFU have acknowledged the orgnaising of additional these additional rallies and have emphasised that they are not involved, despite the likelihood that many of their own members will be in attendance.

An NFU spokesperson said: “We are aware of the rally being planned for November 19; it’s not surprising with so many farmers up and down the country keen to ensure their voices heard and we wish them well in that.

“While some NFU members are likely to attend, there will also be non-NFU members there, and the NFU is not organising it.

“Our focus for the 19th remains on supporting our members by holding a mass lobby so they can meet with their MPs to stop the family farm tax that stands to cause so much harm to British farming as we know it.”

“We urge anyone attending to show off the very best of British Agriculture and our deeply held values or trust and respect which runs through the veins of our rural communities.”

Despite the ongoing backlash to the changes in IHT the government have continued to support its introduction with a spokesperson stating: “We understand concerns about changes to Agricultural Property Relief but the majority of those claiming relief will not be affected by these changes.”