The Daily T Who wins? Tories and Reform battle it out in fight for the Right
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Dec 17, 2025 
Kevin Hollinrake, Conservative Party chairman and former minister, goes head-to-head with Tim Montgomerie, a journalist and Reform supporter. They delve into key issues like the Conservative’s economic stance versus Reform’s fiscal caution. The debate covers immigration policies, the credibility of both parties, and whether a Tory-Reform coalition is plausible. Montgomerie critiques Conservative failures while Hollinrake defends his party's achievements. The clash provides a fascinating glimpse into the ideological battle for the British Right.
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Avoid Promising What You Can't Afford
- Tim Montgomerie advises avoiding unaffordable promises and argues reform will scrap impossible pledges.
- He says reform will not make promises it cannot keep and will prioritise fiscal realism.
Cost Policies Before Announcing Them
- Kevin Hollinrake says plan policies after detailed cost analysis and find savings before pledging cuts.
- He cites £47bn of proposed savings, mainly from welfare and civil service, to fund tax changes.
Policy Formation Depends On Timing
- Tim Montgomerie frames Reform's approach as timing policy formation to fiscal clarity and using digital engagement.
- He plans a '900 Days' accountability process to test Reform's policies publicly.