“Deputy Leader of Reform UK Warns Keir Starmer Not to Join the EU, Says They Are Failing Organizations – Why Would Anyone Want to Get Closer to Them?”

Richard Tice, Deputy Leader of Reform UK, joined Jeremy Vine on talk Tv show to discuss a series of issues gripping the nation, including Keir Starmer’s controversial push for “closer EU ties” and the broader frustrations of British voters. Tice delivered a scathing critique of the Labour leader’s policies, describing them as “an insult to those who voted for Brexit.”

The conversation began with Tice addressing Starmer’s decision to send a team of 100 civil servants to Brussels, a move many see as a step toward reversing Brexit. Tice didn’t hold back, saying, “We’re not going to tolerate it. Why would anyone want to get closer to the EU, a failing organization? Look at Germany—they’re in recession. The EU’s immigration crisis is out of control. Why would we follow that model?”

Tice contrasted the EU’s struggles with the success of the United States, particularly under former President Donald Trump, highlighting policies like “cheap energy and smart regulation” as key drivers of American growth. He argued that the UK should emulate these strategies instead of rekindling ties with Brussels.

Tice also pointed to a recent poll showing that 61% of Britons view Starmer as the worst prime minister in waiting. “This government isn’t just out of touch—it’s ideologically driven,” Tice said. He described Labour’s recent decisions, from pension cuts to farmland grabs for solar panels, as “a mild form of communism.”

He warned that Starmer’s failure to address voter concerns on immigration, cost of living, and NHS backlogs would have long-term political consequences: “If this trend continues, Labour won’t win another election for 30 years.”

Tice emphasized Reform UK’s commitment to what he called “common sense politics.” He cited examples of Reform UK’s influence, such as their role in unmasking the identity of a Chinese spy protected by legal anonymity. Tice explained how Reform UK’s threat to use parliamentary privilege forced the courts to release the spy’s name: “We’re only five MPs, but we’re leading the agenda.”

He also addressed the broader frustration of British voters, comparing the current mood to a “Trump moment.” Tice said, “People are fed up with being lied to. They want a leader who will stand up and say, ‘This is who I am, flaws and all, and this is my plan.’”