Rachel Reeves has criticized Nigel Farage’s Reform UK as a significant threat to the well-being of working individuals in the UK.
The Chancellor expressed concerns that the right-wing party could cause division within communities and families if it gains power in the upcoming general election. She further cautioned that the party’s alignment with Valdimir Putin could jeopardize global alliances.
Delivering a speech at the Labour conference, Ms. Reeves emphasized, “The most significant danger to our lifestyle and the economic stability of working people stems from Nigel Farage and the Reform party.”
“Regardless of the misinformation they spread, the simplistic solutions they offer, and their willingness to create divisions within communities and families, they do not have the best interests of the working class at heart. This is a battle we must and will win.”
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Reeves’ remarks followed Keir Starmer’s criticism of Reform’s proposal to eliminate essential rights for migrants, labeling the plan as racist and unethical during an interview.
During her keynote speech this week, the Chancellor responded to left-wing critics who called for increased spending before the upcoming Budget in November.
She emphasized the challenges posed by tough global conditions and rejected the notion of unrestrained spending, stating that such views are perilous.
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