Hamish Haddow is the Reform UK party spokesman and candidate for the Chipping Barnet Constituency. Haddow grew up in Kent and has had the opportunity to live in South Africa and Zimbabwe.
He pursued a Business Degree and has built a career in IT Management over the last thirty years, acquiring various industry qualifications. Haddow resides near Chipping Barnet in Hertfordshire with his wife and their three children.
He is actively involved in the local community, participating in the local Rugby club, Parochial Church Council (PCC), and engaging in charity work.
Haddow is motivated by a personal vision to leave the country in a better state than the one inherited from his grandparents. His commitment to his community and country is reflected in his active participation in local activities and his desire for national improvement.
Historically, Haddow and his family have supported the Conservative Party, with his father serving as a Conservative Councillor for Holborn. However, Haddow feels that the Conservative Party no longer represents his patriotic and conservative values, citing a decline in the state of Great Britain since the party came into power 13 years ago.
Disillusioned with the status quo, Haddow has shifted his allegiance to Reform UK, advocating for significant changes in governance to better reflect and uphold the values he cherishes.
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.