David Kenton Sandground is a parliamentary candidate for Reform UK, representing the Leyton & Wanstead constituency in the 2024 United Kingdom general election. Sandground has a professional background as a partner in a 12-partner firm of chartered accountants before he went on to run his own accounting practice for several years.
Sandground advocates for increasing the personal tax allowance to £20,000, aiming to provide financial relief to individuals and promote economic growth.
He proposes scrapping energy levies and the net zero initiative, which he argues will significantly reduce energy bills and save the average household £500 per year.
To address issues within the National Health Service (NHS), Sandground supports eliminating NHS waiting lists and cutting office waste. He plans to redirect the money saved from reducing administrative costs to frontline staff.
Additionally, he suggests implementing tax breaks for medical staff to improve their financial conditions and incentivize their work.
Sandground takes a strong stance on immigration, advocating for the detention and deportation of illegal immigrants as part of his policy platform.
David Kenton Sandground's campaign centers around these key reforms, aiming to address what he perceives as fundamental issues to reclaim a "broken Britain."
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.