Reform UK accused of proposing £40bn tax cuts for Makerfield byelection
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The Conservatives have accused Reform UK of proposing tax cuts worth £40bn in an effort to boost its chances in the Makerfield byelection. Mel Stride, the shadow chancellor, highlighted three proposals from Nigel Farage and his team announced since the campaign started that Stride claims would cost more than £40bn. Stride said Reform was running "the most reckless and expensive byelection campaign in history" and that the tax cuts were "entirely uncosted promises." The accusation comes as every poll conducted in the constituency suggests Labour’s Andy Burnham is on course to win. The source article does not provide Reform UK's response to the accusation.
What’s reported
The Conservatives accused Reform UK of proposing tax cuts worth £40bn to win the Makerfield byelection.
Mel Stride, the shadow chancellor, highlighted three proposals from Nigel Farage and his team announced since the campaign started.
Stride said the proposals would cost more than £40bn.
Stride called the campaign "the most reckless and expensive byelection campaign in history" and said the promises were "entirely uncosted."
Every poll conducted in the constituency suggests Labour’s Andy Burnham is on course to win.
Open questions
The source article does not provide Reform UK's response to the accusation or details on how the £40bn figure was calculated.
Key figures
Mel Stride, shadow chancellor
Nigel Farage, Reform UK leader
Andy Burnham, Labour candidate in Makerfield
Sources: The Guardian
