What does Farage mean by “reform”?
What does Farage mean by “Reform”?
Along with the Liberal Democrats, Nigel Farage, the leader of Reform UK Party Ltd. (company number 11694875), recognises that there is a problem with the NHS. However, his “solution” differs radically from ours.
We Liberal Democrats wish to see a more equal tax system whereby those with the broadest shoulders carry a heavier load. This would include social media platforms, large e-commerce companies, and multinational, multi-billion pound operations who arrange to be conveniently located where they pay relatively minimal amounts of tax. This extra money would be used to fund social care at a realistic level, putting less strain on health services, reducing bed blocking and pressure on NHS facilities.
“Reform” of the NHS – putting your money into private pockets
By contrast, Farage and Reform UK Party Ltd. and the lesser-known Reform 2025 Ltd. company seem to favour an American-style system, based around private insurance, where “deductibles”, “co-pays”, and “networks” result in the developed world’s most expensive healthcare system, along with third-world life expectancy and infant mortality rates. About 1 in 12 Americans lack any kind of health insurance. Maybe this is the future NHS that Reform UK Party Ltd. backers and donors envisage; but is it what Reform UK voters want to see?
Food “Reform” – making the nation less healthy
Along with this, Farage has also expressed his agreement that US agricultural products such as chlorinated chicken and American hormone- and antibiotic-laced meat would be allowed into the UK as part of a trade deal with Trump’s USA. Many common ingredients in US food are banned in the UK – and the way in which farm animals are treated in the USA does not meet British standards. But is this really what Reform UK voters want?
“Reform” of local government – by those with zero experience
Reform UK has only a handful of district councillors nationwide, and none in Staffordshire. While the Liberal Democrats have no County councillors, we have a substantial presence in Lichfield District Council. Liberal Democrats are supported by a strong national party network, with practical and achievable policies for reform which will benefit us all – not just making the richest few even richer. For those who reject the Labour and Conservative parties, there is only one real alternative.
We, the Liberal Democrats, are a party which aims high, while keeping our feet on the ground.
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