Steve Chilcott is the Prospective Parliamentary Candidate (PPC) for the Ealing Southall constituency under the banner of Reform UK.
Steve Chilcott Steve Chilcott has resided and worked in London for 24 years, spending the last 14 years in Southall. He owns a local allotment and has a son who attends school within the borough.
Steve Chilcott is also the Reform UK candidate for the South West London constituency in the Greater London Assembly. This constituency includes the boroughs of Hounslow, Richmond, and Kingston.
Chilcott has been a Londoner for 24 years, with the last 14 years in West London. He advocates for significant changes in London, criticizing the existing major parties for issues such as high taxation, crime rates, uncontrolled immigration, and lengthy GP waiting times.
In the upcoming elections on May 2, 2024, Reform UK plans to present candidates across all GLA constituencies. Howard Cox is set to run as the mayoral candidate.
Chilcott presents Reform UK as the sole viable alternative offering a fresh, honest, and sensible approach to politics in London.
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.