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Ruth Handyside - Lewisham East
2024 United Kingdom general election - Member Of Parliament Candidate - July, 4, 2024
Electorate of Lewisham East - Reform UK - United Kingdom
Who is Ruth Handyside?
Ruth Handyside is the Reform UK candidate for the Lewisham East Constituency. At the next General Election, Ruth Handyside urges the people of Lewisham East to consider whether they want to continue supporting parties (Labour, Conservatives, Liberal Democrats, and Greens) whose leaders endorse the United Nations and World Economic Forum’s Agenda 2030, "Build Back Better," and "Great Reset" initiatives.
Handyside and Reform UK position themselves as the party that will adhere to the voters' desires, contrasting with the globalist agendas.
Brexit and Sovereignty:
Handyside's support for Brexit stems from her desire to reclaim British sovereignty. She and Reform UK advocate rejecting the influence of the World Economic Forum and withdrawing from the World Health Organisation.
They also oppose the creation of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), which they argue could limit access to personal bank accounts and impose spending restrictions. Additionally, they stand against the concept of 15-minute cities, which they believe would restrict travel freedom.
Education Policies:
As a teacher, Handyside is particularly concerned about the impact of smartphones on students. She supports banning smartphones in schools, citing issues such as addiction, reduced attention spans, bullying, and the promotion of ideologies like transgenderism and Critical Race Theory to vulnerable youth.
Reform UK intends to address these issues through inquiries.
Crime and Policing:
Handyside is alarmed by the increase in knife crime and general crime in London. Reform UK aims to boost police numbers and refocus their efforts on combating crime rather than monitoring social media and promoting what they term as a "woke agenda." Public Health Inquiry: Reform UK calls for an Excess Deaths and Vaccine Harms Public Inquiry.
Handyside criticizes the dissemination of information about COVID-19 vaccines during the pandemic, claiming that people were misled and pressured by the government and mainstream media. She believes that credible doctors who raised concerns were unjustly censored and labeled as conspiracy theorists.
Reform UK argues that the public lacked access to crucial information and seeks to prevent such a situation from recurring.
Election Significance:
Handyside emphasizes the importance of the upcoming election, describing it as one of the most critical in the country's history. She argues that voters face a choice between parties that seek to limit freedoms and impose control versus Reform UK, which she asserts has common-sense policies aimed at addressing the UK's real issues.
What are Ruth Handyside's Political Values?
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.
Freeze on Non-Essential Immigration:
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.
Tax Reductions and Incentives:
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.
Zero NHS Waiting Lists and Tax Breaks:
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.
Rejection of Net Zero Goals:
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.
Strengthening Law and Order:
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.
Constitutional and Democratic Reforms:
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.
A Call for Radical Change:
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.
