My name is Jamie Orange, and I’m proud to be your Reform UK candidate for Clwyd North.

Full statement

Having lived in Wales my entire life, I've witnessed the damage inflicted by the Welsh Labour government and the failures of the Conservatives in Westminster. The people of Clwyd North and all of Wales deserve better. Here’s my plan:

Revitalise Our Economy: We need to embrace a more free-market approach to ensure our local businesses can thrive. I propose scrapping business rates and raising the VAT threshold to make trading easier both domestically and internationally.

Support Our Farmers: Farmers are the backbone of our country. I will work to scrap the unrealistic Net-Zero targets and the rewilding scheme enforced by the Welsh Labour government, which coerces farmers into surrendering 20% of their land for wildflowers and trees in exchange for subsidies.

Champion Individual Freedom: I stand firmly against the introduction of a Digital ID and Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) system, which threaten to turn citizens into state-controlled entities. I will fight to uphold absolute freedom of speech by repealing draconian hate speech laws and banning facial recognition technology. Additionally, I advocate for withdrawing from the WEF, WHO, and UN to restore our sovereignty.

Reform the Tax System: Our tax system needs a complete overhaul. I propose raising the income tax threshold to £20,000 per year, which would provide working people with an additional £1,500 annually. Furthermore, I support scrapping VAT on energy bills to ease the financial burden on households.

Invest in Nuclear Energy: We should aggressively pursue nuclear energy to secure cheaper energy bills and long-term energy security.

Overhaul Road Tax: I will push for a return to the road fund licence system, as it existed before 1936. With the Vehicle Excise Duty generating around £35 billion per year and the estimated cost to repair roads being £13.5 billion, we have the funds needed. Road tax should be based on vehicle weight rather than emissions, potentially allowing for future tax reductions.

Control Immigration: It's essential to freeze immigration and stop illegal crossings. Mass immigration has strained our housing, healthcare, schools, and wages. By freezing immigration, we can focus on building adequate housing for current residents.

The people of Clwyd North deserve a representative who will fight for their interests and work tirelessly to bring about real change. I am that candidate, and I am committed to making Clwyd North and Wales a better place for all.