Reform UK Leader Richard Tice Announces Candidacy in Boston and Skegness for General Election

Reform UK leader, Richard Tice, has made a bold move by declaring his candidacy in Boston and Skegness for the upcoming general election. This announcement was shared on social media on Thursday morning, as reported by David McKenna and BBC News.

Simultaneously, founder and honorary president of Reform UK, GB News presenter, also revealed intentions of contributing to the campaign efforts of the party.

Tice highlighted that Reform UK aims to contest in 630 seats across England, Scotland, and Wales, expressing confidence in gaining seats despite skepticism from commentators.

Lee Anderson, a former Conservative MP known for his controversial remarks on Islamists, switched to Reform UK and is expected to play a significant role in the party’s electoral strategy.

During the party’s campaign launch, Tice criticized high levels of net migration and blamed ‘weak, feeble politicians’ for Britain’s challenges, as reported by PA News agency.

With the UK general election scheduled for Thursday, July 4, 2024, Chancellor Rishi Sunak emphasized the success of his economic policies, while opposition leader Sir Keir Starmer advocated for change away from what he described as ‘Tory chaos.’

Boston, a constituency that heavily supported Brexit in 2016, and Skegness, known for anti-immigration sentiments, present a unique battleground for Tice and Reform UK. Despite historical voting trends, Tice aims to resonate with locals on issues beyond immigration, focusing on healthcare and living costs.

Notably, in the 2017 election, then UKIP leader Paul Nuttall faced defeat in Boston and Skegness, underscoring the challenge for challengers in traditionally Conservative strongholds.

As Parliament gears up for suspension and subsequent official shutdown ahead of the election campaign, the political landscape in Lincolnshire and beyond is set for an intriguing electoral contest.