Reform UK MP Rupert Lowe has announced that he is donating his fourth parliamentary pay packet to two Norfolk charities.
Mr Lowe, MP for Great Yarmouth, has chosen YANA (You Are Never Alone), and the Heart2Heart, to share his net salary for last month.
Heart 2 Heart places defibrillators in schools, clubs and public places across Norfolk and Suffolk.
YANA is a mental health support charity for those involved in agriculture and other rural businesses who are affected by stress and depression.
Mr Lowe selected it as he continues his criticism of Labour's decision to scrap agricultural relief for inheritance tax, which opponents say will have a devastating impact on the farming sector.
He said the industry needed help "now more than ever".
“The budget was a cruel attack on British farmers, which has had a brutal impact on the mental health of the community," Mr Lowe said.
"My donation will hopefully help YANA to provide vital support services at such a crucial time.
"To have a government actively legislating to put British farmers out of business is unbelievable.
"I’ve called on Labour to reverse this assault on British farmers.
"They should make the right decision now, or Reform will do it after the next election."
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Mr Lowe added: “Heart 2 Heart is a great charity, doing fantastic work for local communities in Norfolk.
"To have a new defibrillator installed in the heart of Great Yarmouth will save lives, and hopefully give peace of mind to those with existing conditions knowing that the technology is available nearby.”
The UK Parliament website says the basic annual salary for an MP, external, since 1 April, is £91,346.
Mr Lowe has said that he will donate his entire net salary to local charities and causes, with a new one selected every month.
He said YANA would receive £1,854, Heart 2 Heart £1,500, while Great Yarmouth Football Club will receive £705, since it did not receive a full month's donation in July, as Mr Lowe was not paid for the full month's work.
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