Election latest: Farage asked about Tory speculation - and 'his silence is telling'
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Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform party, launched the party's 'contract with the people' instead of a traditional manifesto, raising speculation about his future plans. Farage has his eye on the 2029 election, but it is unclear whether he intends to continue with his current party or join the Conservatives. The Reform party's proposed policies include £141 billion in annual spending, nationalizing energy companies, increasing the armed forces, and raising the starting rate of income tax. However, there are doubts about the feasibility of these plans. Farage has stated that he does not expect to win the upcoming general election and views the contract as a blueprint for the 2029 election. He aims to position Reform UK as the opposition to both the expected Labour government and a weakened Conservative Party. Farage's silence on the question of joining the Tories is seen as significant. Reform UK's manifesto has been criticized for lacking credibility, similar to other parties' manifestos. The general election is scheduled for July 4, 2024.

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