Tax Freedom, or a False Promise? The recent promise by Reform UK to increase the tax free personal allowance to £15,000 has been hailed as a flagship policy announcement.
However, this proposal is not just about providing a much needed boost to hardworking individuals; it's also a carefully crafted move to win over voters and distract from more contentious aspects of the party's platform.
Reform's plan relies heavily on £80bn of public spending cuts to fund the tax cut.