Does Nigel Farage have a credible economic policy?

Does Nigel Farage have a credible economic policy?

Author: Steve Richards November 4, 2025 Duration: 40:40

Nigel Farage has torn up Reform's 2024 manifesto, pledging big spending cuts and promising tax cuts. Whether on the right or left, has he framed a distinct and credible argument about the economy? Also, is the Royal Family doomed in modern Britain? Plus brilliant questions and a range of notices for the Rock & Roll Politics co-operative. 


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