Anil Bhatti is the Reform UK candidate for the Hackney South and Shoreditch Constituency. Anil Bhatti has spent the majority of his adult life in London and practices as a barrister.
His involvement in student leadership includes serving as the President of the Student Union at the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn, the President of the Subcontinent of India Student Union in the UK, and the President of the Inns of Court Asian Student Union. Beyond his professional endeavors, Bhatti is actively engaged in charitable efforts; he supports the Charing Cross Food Bank and international initiatives focused on developing water infrastructure in Africa.
Anil Bhatti is an experienced political campaigner, having participated in several elections at both the local and national levels. His past candidacies include Westminster City Council, the London Assembly, and parliamentary elections in Harrow West (2015), the Cities of London and Westminster (2017), and Holborn and Saint Pancras (2019).
He also ran in the 2019 European Parliamentary elections for the East Midlands. Bhatti's decision to stand as a Reform UK candidate in this general election is driven by his belief that the traditional Conservative/Labour duopoly is obsolete and that a political realignment is urgently needed.
Anil Bhatti is critical of the long-standing Labour dominance in Hackney South and Shoreditch, arguing that it has not adequately served the community. He advocates for significant changes to address local needs effectively.
If elected, Bhatti pledges to focus on crucial issues such as housing, employment, education, healthcare, and law and order, aiming to improve the quality of life for his constituents.
Reform UK presents itself as a political alternative to the traditional two-party system in Britain, criticizing both the Conservative and Labour parties for their perceived failures. The party positions itself as a champion of common sense, aiming to address the numerous crises it perceives in British society, from immigration and public spending to healthcare and energy policies.
Reform UK proposes a strict limit on non-essential immigration, arguing that it will alleviate pressure on housing, public services, and wages, and protect British culture and values. The party plans to implement a robust strategy to prevent illegal immigration, including detaining and deporting illegal migrants and ending health tourism and immediate access to benefits for new arrivals.
The economic strategy includes significant tax cuts aimed at boosting the income of the working class and incentivizing small businesses. Key measures include raising the income tax threshold, reducing corporation tax for small and medium-sized enterprises, and abolishing certain business taxes to encourage investment and economic growth.
Reform UK seeks to eliminate NHS waiting lists and proposes tax breaks for healthcare workers to address staff shortages. The party advocates for using private healthcare capacity to alleviate the burden on the NHS, suggesting a voucher system for patients facing long wait times.
A controversial aspect of their platform is the rejection of Net Zero carbon goals, which the party claims are economically damaging. Reform UK intends to revive the domestic oil and gas industries, reduce reliance on renewable energy subsidies, and explore new nuclear technology without the constraints of current environmental regulations.
The party pledges to increase police numbers, implement zero tolerance policies on crime, and expedite the deportation of foreign criminals. It also aims to reform the justice system by mandating life sentences for repeat violent offenders and enhancing the budget for criminal justice.
Reform UK calls for significant constitutional reforms, including leaving the European Convention on Human Rights, reforming the House of Lords, and introducing a proportional representation voting system. These changes are aimed at making Britain's political system more democratic and accountable.
Reform UK’s platform is built on a foundation of radical change across multiple sectors of government and society. The party seeks to dismantle what it views as failed policies and replace them with a framework that prioritizes British sovereignty, cultural identity, and economic independence.