Merryn Talks Money What Reform Plans to Do If It Takes Over the UK with Richard Tice
Feb 11, 2026
Richard Tice, British businessman and deputy leader of Reform UK, outlines the party’s readiness to govern and managerial approach. He discusses day-one moves like leaving the ECHR, scrapping the Human Rights Act and ending net zero. Conversation also covers plans to revive UK markets, change tax and pensions, and attract crypto and investment.
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Business-Style Decision Making
- Richard Tice argues Reform UK brings business-style decision-making to government, replacing policy wonks with experienced operators.
- He says ministers should decide, not advisors, to deliver faster, accountable reforms.
Form Working Groups Early
- Richard Tice describes setting up seven working groups across finance, regulation, pensions and SME growth to prepare policy implementation.
- He advises building practical, focused teams now so you can govern effectively after an early election.
Immediate Day-One Moves
- Serve notice to leave the European Convention on Human Rights and repeal the Human Rights Act to stop what Tice calls 'lawfare' blockages.
- Scrap 'net stupid zero' and cut wasteful spending to free resources and lower energy bills fast.
