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Reform UK pledges £15,000 tax-free allowance in 100 days

9/5/2026

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Reform UK pledges raising the tax-free personal allowance to £15,000 if it wins the next election.
Economic spokesman Robert Jenrick says he will introduce the increase within his first 100 days.
Reform estimates the £2,430 rise would save most taxpayers about £500 annually.
The policy would lift 2.9 million people out of income-tax liability, costing £17.7 bn in year one.

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Reform UK pledges raising the tax-free personal allowance to £15,000 if it wins the next election.
Economic spokesman Robert Jenrick says he will introduce the increase within his first 100 days.
Reform estimates the £2,430 rise would save most taxpayers about £500 annually.
The policy would lift 2.9 million people out of income-tax liability, costing £17.7 bn in year one.