If anyone’s wondering what Shadow spent her day doing after hosing up over the fastest 5 furlongs in the country it’s this…..
Some much earned rest and relaxation for our special girl
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@SummerstormBlo1@FiveStar_RC
On Friday, I met Edd who farms in High Legh.
Although the government have partly u-turned on Inheritance Tax for smaller farms, the sector is still under incredible pressure.
Edd is an arable farmer, who also contracts for other farmers. On top of the increased costs affecting all businesses (increases in minimum wage, National Insurance for employers etc) the cost of red diesel and fertiliser have both doubled this year, directly affecting farmers.
Grain prices haven’t risen - so there is no way to recover those increased costs. Many farmers already work 90 hours a week at this time of year. A poor harvest would be a really significant problem for many farmers.
If that wasn’t enough pressure, in January this anti-farming government will be introducing a Carbon Border Adjustment Tax. It was announced in Rachel Reeves’ first budget as part of the UK’s nonsensical net zero drive.
What that means is between £50-£100 a tonne being added to the cost of fertiliser. Virtually all nitrogen fertiliser is imported as we don’t have large scale producers in the UK. What is that tax meant to achieve- other than pushing even more farms to the brink?
I have been lobbying against the tax and have requested a debate on the pressures farming is under.
The Mandy Files — 2. May 2025
Another zinger from Cabinet Minister Pat McFadden to Mandelson:
‘Every meeting I have is “who can we tax in order to pay benefits to others”. They’re asking the wrong questions.’
Wow! Just wow!!
🇬🇧 It's Derby week! 🏆
Back in 2018, Masar made history by landing the @EpsomRacecourse Derby, delivering a first victory in the prestigious Classic for #TeamGodolphin, Charlie Appleby and William Buick in the famous blue silks.
Let's take another look at that unforgettable triumph! 🎥
Mandelson files highlights so far:
‼️He thought Starmer lacked "verve" along with the rest of cabinet
‼️He told David Lammy he'd have "no regrets" hiring him
‼️He wanted to delay appointment as US ambo to fulfil a lucrative public speaking event on China
‼️He tried to get a red box for Donald Trump
‼️He refused to hand over his WhatsApps
‼️He lobbied to be Oxford chancellor
Much more below and to come @DailyTPodcast !
https://t.co/nm5Sx4DiCO
Torsten Bell, a pensions minister, told Mandelson that the 'big picture' was that the government was 'messy'
He said that 'everyone seems to think it's someone else's job to get the policy right'
🇬🇧 Godolphin is proud to support Racing Welfare.
This Mental Health Awareness Week 40 people are enjoying the annual Godolphin-funded beneficiaries holiday💙
A day I will never forget! Bow Echo puts in an incredible performance to win the 2000 Guineas, becoming my first Classic winner and first domestic Group 1 winner at the Rowley Mile for George Boughey 🏆
Many congratulations to all connections 👏🏻
#BL
🇬🇧Declarations are in for the Darley British EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes @Ascot on Friday🙌
2025 winner Victory Queen went on to gain Listed honours in the Prix de Liancourt💪