Television presenter and farmer Jeremy Clarkson has suggested that his next business venture could be outside the UK, saying he is considering opening a second pub but currently sees little reason to establish it in Britain.

Clarkson made the comments during a surprise appearance at the 2026 Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham, where he spoke alongside his Clarkson's Farm colleague and land agent Charlie Ireland.

Asked about the possibility of opening another pub, Clarkson said he was seriously considering the idea but made clear that it would not be in the UK.

His comments came as he criticised what he described as mounting pressures on British businesses and farmers, including taxation, energy costs and wider economic uncertainty.

Clarkson, who owns The Farmer's Dog pub near his Cotswolds farm, questioned the appeal of starting another business in Britain under current conditions.

He argued that business owners and farmers were facing pressure from several directions, including higher costs and government policies.

The television presenter has become increasingly vocal about rural business and farming issues through his Amazon Prime series Clarkson's Farm and his public campaigning on agricultural policy.

At the Conservative conference, he said he was looking for a country where opening a business could create employment while also supporting farming and the wider rural economy.

However, Clarkson also indicated that the idea remains more of a possibility than a firm business plan, suggesting he was still weighing the idea rather than announcing an imminent overseas pub launch.

Clarkson's comments were closely linked to his criticism of the current pressures facing British farmers and businesses.

He described the past year for farming as particularly difficult, pointing to poor agricultural conditions and the impact of hot weather on harvests.

He also highlighted a combination of taxes, energy prices and international instability, including the effects of conflicts in Ukraine and Iran, as factors contributing to the pressure on farmers.

Clarkson said that while he has additional income from television work and newspaper columns, ordinary farmers do not necessarily have the same financial cushion.

His comments echoed a broader argument he has made repeatedly: that excessive costs and government intervention are making it increasingly difficult for Britain's agricultural businesses to remain profitable.

Clarkson's comments are notable because his existing pub has become an extension of his farming business.

The Farmer's Dog, located near his Diddly Squat Farm in the Cotswolds, opened in 2024 and has become closely associated with the Clarkson's Farm brand.

The pub focuses heavily on British produce and has provided Clarkson with another business alongside farming and television.

His suggestion of opening a second pub therefore represents a potential expansion of a business model that combines hospitality, farming and locally sourced food.

Rather than expanding that model elsewhere in Britain, Clarkson now says he is considering taking it overseas.

The latest comments are part of Clarkson's wider criticism of the Labour government.

He has previously campaigned against changes to agricultural inheritance tax, joining farmers in protests after the policy was announced under former chancellor Rachel Reeves.

The government subsequently altered its original proposals following pressure from farmers and Labour MPs representing rural constituencies.

Clarkson has argued that farmers are facing pressure not only from taxation but also from regulations, energy prices, extreme weather and international economic conditions.

At the Conservative conference, he again called for less government intervention, arguing that Britain's countryside could benefit if farmers were given more freedom to manage their businesses.

Clarkson was not originally the headline political speaker at the Conservative Party Conference, but his appearance attracted significant attention.

He appeared on stage with Victoria Atkins, the Conservatives' shadow environment secretary, and Charlie Ireland.

The event focused heavily on farming, rural communities and the economic challenges facing agriculture.

Clarkson also brought his trademark humour to the event, joking about the size of the conference audience and making light of political arguments surrounding Britain's rural identity.

His appearance was warmly received by Conservative activists, with his comments about opening a pub abroad drawing both laughter and applause.

Despite his criticism of the UK business environment, Clarkson made clear that he was not planning to leave Britain.

His comments were specifically about where he might establish another business rather than a plan to relocate permanently.

That distinction is important because Clarkson's farming operation remains firmly rooted in the Cotswolds, where Diddly Squat Farm and The Farmer's Dog have become central to his public profile.

For now, an overseas pub appears to be an idea under consideration rather than a confirmed project.

Beyond Clarkson himself, the remarks reflect a wider political debate about the conditions facing UK businesses, pubs, farmers and small enterprises.

Hospitality businesses have faced rising labour, energy and operating costs, while farmers have been dealing with taxation debates, changing regulations, volatile weather and global economic pressures.

Clarkson's argument is strongly political and reflects his longstanding opposition to several Labour policies.

Nevertheless, his comments highlight a broader question facing policymakers: how can Britain encourage investment and entrepreneurship while maintaining taxation, regulation and public services?

That debate is likely to remain prominent as the Conservatives seek to present themselves as the party of lower taxes, business growth and rural economic support.

For now, there is no confirmed location or opening date for a second Jeremy Clarkson pub.

Clarkson has indicated that he is exploring the possibility of establishing one abroad, but his comments suggest that the project remains at an early stage.

His existing success with The Farmer's Dog could nevertheless give him a strong platform for expanding the concept internationally.

Whether Clarkson ultimately opens a pub overseas — or decides to keep his next business venture in Britain — remains to be seen.