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Farage's OBR Critique Risks Voter Trust in Reform

1/4/2026

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Story summary
  • Nigel Farage, associated with Reform UK, criticizes the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) as a Blairite-style quango.
  • He proposes abolishing the OBR, a move that could undermine his credibility in public finances.
  • Polls show that concerns about Farage's economic competence could deter voters from supporting Reform.
  • Voters oppose Reform mainly due to Farage's unfunded promises that could raise costs.