Mark Fox is the Reform UK candidate for the Kingston and Surbiton Constituency. Mark Fox is a solicitor with degrees in science, business, and law.
His professional career has been focused on resolving legal issues related to the creation and growth of technology-based businesses. Through his work, Fox has gained extensive knowledge and skills regarding the needs and challenges of building and growing businesses.
Fox is a strong advocate for enabling individuals to reach their maximum potential in both business and life. He believes that fostering individual prosperity is key to building a vibrant, prosperous, and caring society.
This principle, according to Fox, is often overlooked or dismissed in discussions about national prosperity.
Fox argues that the primary focus of the government should be to make its citizens as prosperous as possible. He believes that prosperity leads to investment, both domestic and international.
He criticizes governments that hinder people’s opportunities to excel through heavy taxation, vague programs, and unrealistic social engineering schemes. Fox asserts that since the banking crisis of 2008, the UK's growth has slowed significantly, with the economy only technically growing due to an increasing population, which has resulted in the average person being poorer than in 2008.
Fox contends that increasing taxation in a low-growth economy with a rising population is not the solution. Instead, he advocates for policies that put money back into people’s pockets.
He positions Reform UK as the party committed to this approach, in contrast to the other parties. Fox urges voters to support Reform UK in the election on 4 July.
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.