Reform UK's economic platform is built on significant tax cuts for individuals and businesses, funded by cutting what the party describes as government waste. Their 2024 manifesto proposed a net fiscal boost of around £50 billion per year from growth and savings.
Key Tax Pledges
- Raise the income tax threshold to £20,000 — benefiting 30+ million workers
- Abolish stamp duty up to £750,000 — helping first-time buyers and movers
- Scrap inheritance tax — protecting family farms and businesses
- Cut corporation tax to 20% for all businesses
- Abolish business rates for small businesses (rateable value under £51,000)
- Scrap the 2p employee National Insurance rise
Inheritance Tax and Farmers
Inheritance tax has become a particularly salient issue since the Labour government's 2024 Budget, which removed agricultural property relief for farms over £1 million. Reform UK is strongly opposed and has campaigned alongside farming groups against the change.
Frequently Asked Questions
Reform UK wants to raise the income tax threshold to £20,000, abolish stamp duty on properties under £750,000, scrap inheritance tax, cut corporation tax to 20%, and abolish business rates for high street businesses with rateable values under £51,000.
Yes, abolishing inheritance tax is a core Reform UK pledge. They argue it is a double tax on assets already taxed during a person's lifetime, and that it unfairly penalises farmers and small business owners who want to pass on their livelihoods to their children.
Reform UK wants to raise the income tax personal allowance from £12,570 to £20,000 — taking millions of the lowest-paid workers out of income tax entirely and giving every basic-rate taxpayer a significant pay rise.
Reform UK wants to abolish stamp duty on residential properties up to £750,000. This would make it significantly easier for first-time buyers and people moving home, particularly in high-cost parts of England.
Reform UK's plan is largely funded by cutting public sector waste — scrapping diversity and inclusion roles, abolishing NHS England, reducing foreign aid, and cutting consultancy spending. They also project significant economic growth from reduced tax burdens.
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