Fury as Nigel Farage 'to betray pensioners and unleash austerity'

Fury as Nigel Farage 'to Betray Pensioners and Unleash Austerity'

Nigel Farage and Reform UK faced harsh criticism, labeled as "vultures" for plans that could harm pensioners and introduce deep austerity measures.

Major Speech in the City of London

During a key address, Farage abandoned previous tax promises totaling billions but promised welfare cuts and significant reductions in public spending if elected.

Key Claims and Controversies

Farage warned of economic chaos potentially triggering a general election in 2027, blaming missed opportunities from Brexit.
He declined to guarantee the continuation of the pension triple lock, which protects pension increases by the highest of earnings growth, inflation, or 2.5%.
He proposed lowering the minimum wage for young workers.
Farage defended his contentious plan to help wealthy overseas tycoons evade taxes.

Critics' Response

"An incoherent saloon bar budget that would benefit hedge funds and financial speculators at the expense of workers."

When pressed on the pension triple lock, Farage said,

“If I'm right and that election comes in 2027, then the economy will be in an even worse state than any of us in this room could even predict.”

Summary

Nigel Farage's recent speech signals aggressive fiscal tightening and significant welfare cuts, sparking concerns about pension security and economic inequality.

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The Mirror — 2025-11-04