Michael Beavis is the Reform UK candidate for Harrow West Constituency. Michael Beavis has lifelong ties to Harrow, having grown up, attended school, and worked there.
Both of his parents are also from Harrow, having married there many years ago. Beavis has expressed significant frustration with the current political landscape, criticizing the lack of transparency and the continuous cycle of electioneering.
Beavis's campaign centers on addressing systemic economic issues that he believes past governments have avoided due to the risk of political fallout. He highlights the challenges of high taxes, rising national debt, an aging population, and a declining birth rate.
He argues that the current balance of taxes used to fund benefits and pensions disproportionately affects ordinary taxpayers and needs restructuring.
Simplifying the tax and benefits systems to remove impediments to personal financial progress. Integrating National Insurance into the Income Tax system to prevent wealthier individuals from evading this tax.
Reforming Child Benefit to focus on providing tax allowances to married parents with children, questioning the current direct payment system's relevance. Reducing the permissible number of days that tax emigrants can spend in the UK from 90 to 5, aiming to tighten rules on tax residency.
Increasing sales taxes on companies operating through tax havens if they want to access the UK market. Advocating for the deportation of immigrants who commit serious crimes, regardless of their family situation, and proposing that asylum requests be made online prior to entry.
Suggesting the UK withdraw from the European Court of Human Rights, adopt beneficial laws independently, and regain control over immigration to manage infrastructure demands. Restricting Personal Independence Payments to individuals with visible and untreatable disabilities to prevent misuse and encourage work among those who are able.
Beavis criticizes the media for focusing on sensational issues like Partygate and allegations against the Labour party, arguing that these distract from more critical economic discussions. He asserts that only Reform UK is willing to tackle these significant but often overlooked problems, as other parties are too concerned with maintaining voter support.
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.