Nigel Farage vows to deliver Brexit and warns of squandered economic freedoms
Nigel Farage will today vow to deliver the Brexit that Britain voted for — warning its economic freedoms have been squandered, reports BritPanorama.
The leader of Reform UK plans to propose a more stringent approach to economic policy in a speech addressing spending and regulatory reforms.
During his address in the City of London, Mr. Farage is expected to criticise Prime Minister Keir Starmer, claiming the country is being “led by human rights lawyers, not entrepreneurs.” He will assert that the political elite, composed of non-business individuals, have wasted the chances following Brexit.
In light of post-Brexit opportunities, he will state: “The truth is we have not taken advantage of the opportunities to deregulate and become more competitive. In fact, regulations and regulators in many areas are worse than back in 2016. And this applies in every sector.”
Furthermore, Mr. Farage will promise to “reduce the size of the bloated state” and insist on recruiting individuals with tangible business experience to government roles instead of traditional politicians. He will emphasise the importance of making Britain a more competitive place for investment and living.
He will also articulate a need to manage the deficit before any tax cuts can be realised, assuring constituents that the party prioritises being “reasonable, responsible and realistic.”
This speech comes amid allegations against Reform UK of soliciting “fantasy promises,” with experts pointing to a substantial financial shortfall in the party’s budgetary commitments. Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride remarked: “It’s impossible to take Reform seriously on the economy when their promises disintegrate after five minutes.” A spokesperson for Labour added that in areas where Reform governs, they have not met their financial pledges, resulting in service cuts and tax increases.
The unfolding narrative surrounding Mr. Farage and Reform UK underscores ongoing tensions in UK politics regarding the economic implications of Brexit and the challenges of governance in a rapidly changing landscape.
Decision-makers continue to navigate the complex intersections of policy, public expectations, and the economic realities shaped by Brexit, with accountability and transparency remaining at the forefront of political discourse.
