Marc Smith
@marcxsmith.bsky.social
Writer, chartered psychologist, semi-ex-teacher. Slower than average runner. Smarter: Lessons from the New Science of Learning, out in December. Leeds, UK
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"There's an argument that minimum wage is too high for younger workers" Nigel Farage.
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"There's an argument that minimum wage is too high for younger workers" Nigel Farage.
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Nigel Farage says Reform UK could cut minimum wage for young people - and defends U-turn on tax pledges
Mr Farage gave a wide-ranging news conference setting out Reform UK's economic plans, and defending claims of U-turning on 2024 election manifesto pledges.
news.sky.com
November 23, 2025 at 10:16 AM
For example...
"There's an argument that minimum wage is too high for younger workers" Nigel Farage.
news.sky.com/story/nigel-...
"There's an argument that minimum wage is too high for younger workers" Nigel Farage.
news.sky.com/story/nigel-...
The over 55s are the largest group likely to vote Reform.
November 13, 2025 at 8:41 AM
The over 55s are the largest group likely to vote Reform.
Also, younger voters might be put off by Reform's proposals to reduce the minimum wage for young people.
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Nigel Farage Says Minimum Wage Should Be Cut for Young People
The Reform leader said cutting the minimum wage for young people would boost business, as he attacked plans to raise taxes on the wealthy
bylinetimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Also, younger voters might be put off by Reform's proposals to reduce the minimum wage for young people.
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/03/n...
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/03/n...
I'd argue you can't be pro-Reform and pro-NHS, or pro-Reform and pro-workers rights.
My suspicion is that many of the 'contrarian youth' will slide over to the Greens and take some of the reluctant reformers with them.
My suspicion is that many of the 'contrarian youth' will slide over to the Greens and take some of the reluctant reformers with them.
November 13, 2025 at 8:26 AM
I'd argue you can't be pro-Reform and pro-NHS, or pro-Reform and pro-workers rights.
My suspicion is that many of the 'contrarian youth' will slide over to the Greens and take some of the reluctant reformers with them.
My suspicion is that many of the 'contrarian youth' will slide over to the Greens and take some of the reluctant reformers with them.
His promises aren't worth much.
November 12, 2025 at 3:07 PM
His promises aren't worth much.