Former Home Secretary calls for unity
Suella Braverman, former Home Secretary, has called on the Tories to join forces with Nigel Farage, claiming there are "minimal differences" between their core policies. She believes that the Tories should embrace anyone who supports their goal of getting Conservatives elected, emphasizing the party's inclusive nature as a "broad church."
Reform UK leader's surprise election bid
Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, has launched a surprising election bid, aiming to position his party as the main opposition to Labour. Farage believes that the upcoming election is already decided in Labour's favor, with the only question being who will serve as the opposition.
Manifesto plans and party collaboration
As the Tories gear up to unveil their manifesto, Braverman highlighted the party's tougher stance on immigration and the European Convention on Human Rights. She expressed openness to working with Farage in the future, suggesting that a collaboration could be beneficial given the similarities in their policies.
Reform UK's economic agenda
Farage will lead a press conference today to outline Reform UK's economic plans, including significant cuts to public spending. The party aims to reduce wasteful spending in Whitehall and stop the Bank of England from paying interest on quantitative easing reserves, with a target of slashing £91 billion from the budget.
