UK politics dwell: Nigel Farage addresses Rupert Lowe ‘turbulence’ whereas revealing defections to Reform | EUROtoday

There is an ethical and financial case to overtake the advantages system, Downing Street stated, denying the plans have been purely due to the UK Government’s troublesome fiscal scenario.

The Prime Minister’s official spokesman instructed reporters: “I think the Prime Minister has been clear there is both a moral and an economic case for fixing our broken social security system that’s holding our people back, and our country back.

“Three million people are out of work for health reasons, and one in eight young people not currently in work, education or training.

“So we’ve got a duty to fix the system, to ensure that that safety net is always there for the most vulnerable and severely disabled, but also supports back into work, rather than leaving people written off.”

Asked if the reforms have been being carried out due to the UK’s fiscal backdrop, the spokesman replied: “No, I think when you look at the fact that we have the highest level of working-age inactivity due to ill health in western Europe, we’re the only major economy whose employment rate hasn’t recovered since the pandemic, there is a duty to fix the broken system that is letting millions of people in this country down.

Work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall is expected to set out plans for welfare reform on Tuesday in an effort to get more people back to work and cut the cost of a benefits bill.

However, there has been an outcry from some Labour MPs over the reforms.

Strong Conservative shift

Nearly half of the defections (13 out of 29) were former Conservative councillors. 10 were previously independent, and perhaps most surprisingly, one Liberal Democrat.

It is well known that Reform UK’s strategy centres around appealing to disillusioned Tory voters.

There are notably multiple councillors from Kent, Powys, and South Holland, suggesting potential strongholds or areas where dissatisfaction with mainstream parties is high.

Nigel Farage has unveiled 29 councillors who have defected from parties including the Conservatives, independents and even a Liberal Democrat to Reform UK.

After the announcement, Mr Farage said: “We are growing, we are building we are deepening we are broadening we are strengthening, we are getting ready for the first of May.”

Nigel Farage is rarely one to beat across the bush, however he simply defined his manner across the Rupert Lowe row with a heavy dose of spin.

The Reform chief stated there had been “turbulence” within the social gathering, however that any discontent was across the edges.

It comes regardless of polling displaying a drop in assist for Mr Farage as chief in current weeks amid the row.

He stated: “But I can promise you that in terms of our progress and our planning, that upset is very much at the edges.”

Nigel Farage is pitching for Runcorn and Helsby voters to again Reform UK in a bid to oust Labour within the by-election to interchange Mike Amesbury.

The social gathering chief stated a vote for the Conservatives can be a complete waste, urging voters to insurgent towards Sir Keir’s social gathering.

Nigel Farage has stated Sir Keir Starmer is utilizing “Brexit freedoms” to face tall on the world stage.

The Reform UK chief stated the prime minister has been in a position to succeed as a statesman due to the UK’s position outdoors the European Union – as a bridge between Europe and America.

But regardless of the reward for his diplomacy, Mr Farage stated the subsequent election can be selected home points similar to immigration and the price of dwelling, with Sir Keir having “not got off to a very good start”.

Zia Yusuf stated immediately’s announcement will underscore the “stunning momentum” behind Reform UK.

The social gathering chairman stated that, “in the last eight months, reform has delivered the most historic acceleration politically in British history”.

“We are now looking ahead to 1 May (local elections),” Mr Yusuf stated.

He has now handed over to Reform chief Nigel Farage, describing him as “the next prime minister of the United Kingdom”.

Reform UK chief Nigel Farage is about to announce that 29 native councillors have defected to the social gathering forward of native elections in May.

Our Political Correspondent Archie Mitchell is attending the press convention on the Royal Horseguards Hotel in London.

We can be bringing you the most recent traces from the convention.

More particulars on the rumoured billions in welfare cuts Labour plans to announce this week have been revealed as stories point out ministers need to shave £6 billion from incapacity advantages claimed by hundreds of thousands of individuals.

My colleague Albert Toth explains: