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THE CLA (Country Land and Business Association) has commented on the Prime Minister’s resignation earlier today. CLA President Gavin Lane said:- "A change in Prime Minister must mark the beginning of a rural reset. The next leader should seize this opportunity to deliver an ambitious plan for the rural economy; 2 that backs investment, supports businesses and restores confidence across the countryside. That reset cannot happen without reversing the inheritance tax changes hanging over farms and family businesses. Only a full reversal will unlock the confidence and investment needed to realise the full potential of the rural economy. The Government's relationship with the countryside has been strained over the last 2 years. However, Defra Secretary of State Emma Reynolds and Labour MPs representing rural communities have engaged constructively with our concerns, and we urge the next Prime Minister to build on that engagement and deliver the change rural Britain needs."
