Posted on 11/03/2025 7:03:40 AM PST by RandFan
In a speech in the City of London, Farage said that large upfront tax cuts were no longer on the agenda because of the state of the economy.
He said significant but "sensible" deregulation was needed to take advantage of post-Brexit freedoms, and put public sector pensions and even the triple lock (up for consideration but no decisions have been made) on the table.
"We want to cut taxes. Of course we do. But we understand substantial tax cuts given the dire state of debt and our finances are not realistic," he told the 100-strong audience.
He was unapologetic that he could not say when or by how much taxes would be lowered.
"If I'm right and that election comes in 2027, then the economy will be in an even worse state than any of us in this room can even predict.
"How can anybody project on pensions and thresholds or any of those things between now and then?"
But he must walk a fine line - both claiming to be consistent as a politician while changing his staff.
(Excerpt) Read more at news.sky.com ...
Tax increases, always on the table.
But cuts? ‘That wouldn’t be wise.’
They have millions of new dependents.
You can bet some of those small boat arrivals have 2 or 3 or more accounts and a raking in the cash ,LOL Stop the Free Stuff
Can the UK hold on till 2027???
A UK general election in 2027? What is Farage’s reasoning?
Labour has a huge majority in Parliament. They would only call an early election if they were sure that a 2027 election would keep them in power.
Otherwise, better to hold on until they had to call an election (August of 2029).
The King can call an election when he likes they did away with the fixed term parliament act
I do not see this shower lasting until 2029 the powers that be will cut them loose
> The King can call an election when he likes they did away with the fixed term parliament act <
There has been some discussion about that here on FR. From what I can tell, the King can dissolve Parliament, but only on the advice of the prime minister.
He cannot do it all on his own, like in the old days.
Side note: A few sources say yes, the King can dissolve Parliament all on his own, even now. But that would set off a huge political crisis.
Odd that something so important is so murky.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_prerogative_in_the_United_Kingdom#Legislature
Men in grey suits decide these things not even the PM
He’s so weak he wont last
He’s trying to give 16 year olds the vote!
The Thatcher rule is in full effect.
Exactly my thought. I think 2027 may be too late.
That place is a powder keg!
There’s a Left and a not so Left in the Labour Party that can be split in two depending on economic conditions and or conflict between Israel and the Palestinians.
Either or could set stage for early General Election in the UK.
Only if the PM asks him to do that.
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