Young entrepreneur and CEO Grace Beverley has issued a stark political warning to her massive social media following, urging them to confront what she describes as a 'terrifying' potential reality: a Reform UK government.
The Viral Warning
The 28-year-old founder of athleisure brand TALA shared a passionate video with her 1.1 million Instagram followers, delivering a direct message about the stakes of the next general election. Beverley emphasised that everyone 'really need[s] to start caring and doing something about this before it’s too late.'
Her urgent call to action was prompted by a recent YouGov poll presenting a dramatic shift in the political landscape. The poll indicated that if an election were held today, Reform would win 311 seats, a staggering increase from their current five, while Labour would slump to just 144 seats.
Why This Matters for Young People
Beverley didn't mince words about the consequences, stating 'If you do not start caring now, and if young people don't start caring now, we are going to have a Reform government and that is f---ing terrifying.' She argued that the impact would be severe 'for anyone who is not white, for anyone who is not a billionaire, and for anyone who has any empathy at all.'
She framed political engagement not as a chore but as a 'privilege' that everyone should exercise. Beverley critiqued what she sees as the strategy of extreme right-wing parties, claiming they 'appeal to the emotions' by creating 'scapegoats' such as asylum seekers and trans people, rather than focusing on policies that would benefit the majority.
Examining Reform's Policies and Record
The entrepreneur highlighted specific Reform policies she finds alarming, including the proposal that anyone arriving in the UK on a small boat would be arrested and deported as soon as possible, unable to claim asylum. She labelled this as being 'against human rights' and posed a challenging question to her audience about the morality of such a stance.
Beverley also referenced the party's history, noting that Reform was 'forced to remove 100 candidates ahead of election last year due to offensive racist comments.' She expressed scepticism towards voters who might support the party for its fiscal policies, pointing to analysis from the Institute for Fiscal Studies which suggests their spending promises would require £1.5 billion in cuts to public services, working-age benefits, or debt interest.
She warned that these financial policies are 'implausible' and would directly affect younger generations by stripping funding from education, the NHS, transport, and other essential services.
Beverley concluded with a powerful metaphor, describing the potential political shift as a 'slippery slope and I don't want to be sliding down it.' Her video has sparked a significantly divided reaction online, with many praising her for using her platform for political advocacy, while others have criticised her stance.
