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Starmer's Inheritance Tax Policy Sparks Controversy Over Trusts
9/28/2025
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Story summary
- Prime Minister Keir Starmer may have unintentionally created an implied trust over his parents' estate.
- Trusts can arise without explicit wording, creating potential tax implications for estates.
- Farmers criticize Starmer over inheritance tax policy affecting estates over £1.5 million.
- Tory chairman Kevin Hollinrake accused Starmer of hypocrisy regarding tax rules.
