Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, has launched a radical initiative dubbed 'DOGE' (Delivering On Government Efficiency), aiming to save taxpayers £100 million by cutting wasteful council spending within the first 100 days after the upcoming local elections.
The DOGE Strategy: A Direct Challenge to Net Zero
The party claims that current local authority budgets are bloated with unnecessary expenditures, particularly on 'green vanity projects' tied to Net Zero policies. Reform UK argues that redirecting these funds could improve frontline services without raising taxes.
Key Targets for Savings Include:
- Reducing spending on climate change consultants
- Cutting funding for low-priority diversity initiatives
- Streamlining council management structures
- Eliminating wasteful procurement practices
Farage stated: 'This isn't about austerity - it's about common sense. We're proposing to cut the waste, not the services people actually rely on.'
Political Implications
The announcement comes as Reform UK seeks to establish itself as a serious challenger in local government, positioning fiscal responsibility against what they describe as 'ideological spending' by mainstream parties.
Political analysts suggest this move could resonate with voters concerned about rising council tax bills during the cost-of-living crisis.
