Reform may need to rethink £90bn tax cuts pledge, deputy suggests
Reform may need to rethink £90bn tax cuts pledge, deputy suggests
Richard Tice says manifesto pledges ahead of last year’s general election are “not appropriate” for a future election.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article is mostly accurate, reporting on Richard Tice's suggestion to rethink Reform UK's £90bn tax cuts pledge. The bias is moderate, stemming from the selection of quotes and framing of the issue. The core claim is supported by external sources.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: Richard Tice suggests Reform may need to rethink £90bn tax cuts pledge.
- Verification Source #1: Confirms that Richard Tice, Reform UK deputy leader, has backed away from the party's 2024 manifesto pledge to deliver tax cuts worth £90bn.
- Assessment: Supported
- Claim: The £90bn tax cuts pledge was part of Reform UK's manifesto ahead of last year's general election.
- Verification Source #1: Confirms the £90bn tax cut pledge was part of the 2024 manifesto.
- Verification Source #4: Mentions Reform UK's manifesto including 90bn in tax cuts and £50bn in spending increases.
- Assessment: Supported
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 1: "Richard Tice, the Reform UK deputy leader, has backed away from the party's 2024 manifesto pledge to deliver tax cuts worth £90bn."
- Source 4: "...90bn in tax cuts and £50bn in spending increases."