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UK Reform Party Proposes £25 Billion Cuts Amid Debt Crisis

11/18/2025

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UK government debt is 94% of GDP, the fourth highest in advanced Europe.
Nigel Farage's Reform party proposes £25 billion in cuts targeting foreign aid, EU nationals' benefits, and NHS surcharges.
Zia Yusuf, policy head, criticized Labour for funding foreign nationals, saying voters are frustrated.
Labour counters by blaming Reform for issues such as small boat crossings.
Reform hopes its cuts resonate as Rachel Reeves prepares to address Parliament.

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UK government debt is 94% of GDP, the fourth highest in advanced Europe.
Nigel Farage's Reform party proposes £25 billion in cuts targeting foreign aid, EU nationals' benefits, and NHS surcharges.
Zia Yusuf, policy head, criticized Labour for funding foreign nationals, saying voters are frustrated.
Labour counters by blaming Reform for issues such as small boat crossings.
Reform hopes its cuts resonate as Rachel Reeves prepares to address Parliament.