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Farage Proposes £25 Billion Cuts Amid Budget Controversy

11/21/2025

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Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, proposed major spending cuts to prioritize British citizens in the upcoming Budget.
He aims to save £25 billion by capping overseas aid at £1 billion, restricting benefits for foreign nationals, and raising the Immigration Health Surcharge for visa applicants.
Labour opposes the plan, warning of potential trade wars with the European Union, while Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares for a critical Budget speech.

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Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, proposed major spending cuts to prioritize British citizens in the upcoming Budget.
He aims to save £25 billion by capping overseas aid at £1 billion, restricting benefits for foreign nationals, and raising the Immigration Health Surcharge for visa applicants.
Labour opposes the plan, warning of potential trade wars with the European Union, while Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares for a critical Budget speech.