Jeremy Clarkson highlights 'poverty problem' with Diddly Squat Farm

Jeremy Clarkson shares tense exchange with Derbyshire

Jeremy Clarkson lifted the lid on the truths behind farming and admitted he failed to highlight significant “problems” in the agricultural industry.

The former Top Gear presenter has become a prominent voice among farmers following the debut of his beloved Amazon Prime series, Clarkson’s Farm.

The series follows the 64-year-old as he embarks on running his own Diddly Squat Farm without prior experience.

However, during the recent inheritance tax protest in London, the TV star unveiled a significant problem with his show.

Jeremy acknowledged that the reality series fails to show the true poverty faced by British Farmers.

Jeremy Clarkson attended the Farmers' protest (Image: Getty)

Just days after joining thousands protesting in central London, he stated: “One of the problems we have on the show is we're not showing the poverty either, because obviously on Diddly Squat, there isn't any poverty," Clarkson said.

The tense demonstration focused on Labour's proposed inheritance tax changes that would affect farmers with businesses worth more than £1m.

The controversial plans would impose a 20 percent inheritance tax on agricultural businesses exceeding this threshold.

Jeremy was alongside a convoy of tractors, showing solidarity with fellow farmers concerned about their future.

Clarkson's Farm premiered in 2021 (Image: Prime Videos)

During the protest, the presenter engaged in a heated debate with BBC’s Victoria Derbyshire about the changes proposed by Chancellor Rachel Reeves.

She asked Jeremy: “So one of the reasons Rachel Reeves said she brought this in is to stop wealthy people using it as a way of avoiding tax” to which he argued: “No, that is the only reason she did it.”

The Newsnight host added: “No, the other reason was to raise money for public services.”

After being dissatisfied with her response, Jeremy turned to the crowd and chuckled: “Are you listening to this?”

The broadcaster quizzed him: "Have you tried to get a GP appointment lately?" which Jeremy replied: “Yes, I just had a heart attack.”

The BBC presenter countered: “Okay, so you know it's tough? Where do you think they should get the money from?”