I really don't think the vast majority of Farage supporters care about financial history. There more bothered about how the country is ran. His opponents must try and beat Reform on policy only, not typical politicking.
I have never thought trickle down economics works. Water may always travel downhill but wealth always seems to defy gravity. In my experience the very best creative entrepreneurs know this.
The level of tax is already far too high. It's killing growth, killing jobs and making the cost of living crisis worse.
The only 'room for movement' Andy Burnham should have is to cut spending so he can cut taxes. That’s what the Conservatives will do.