Standing for the council in Birmingham City: Shard End ward, polling day 26 November 2026. No previous candidacies on Democracy Club’s records.
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MoneyParty policy
Sarah Elizabeth Myers hasn’t published anything themselves on this that we could find. Reform UK’s national policy, not Sarah Elizabeth Myers’ own commitment:
What they say Source: Third party
Reform UK's Treasury spokesman told the party's September 2026 conference he would raise the income-tax personal allowance to £15,000 within the first 100 days of taking office.
In their exact words Source: Third party
The party’s Treasury spokesman told the final day of the Reform conference in Birmingham that he would increase the tax-free personal allowance to £15,000 within the first 100 days of taking office.
Sourced: Robert Jenrick conference speech, Birmingham, 5 September 2026 (PA report), 5 September 2026
The party’s Treasury spokesman told the final day of the Reform conference in Birmingham that he would increase the tax-free personal allowance to £15,000 within the first 100 days of taking office.
The amount you can earn each year before you start paying income tax.
Plain-English definitions of what the term means, not whether the policy is a good idea.
What they say Source: Manifesto
Reform UK says it would present a Budget within its first 100 days in office raising the tax-free personal allowance to £15,000, effective from the start of the next tax year.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
In the First 100 days of a Reform UK Government, we will release a Budget that increases the tax-free personal allowance to £15,000. That will take effect at the beginning of the next tax year, and it will repair much of the damage done by successive chancellors’ neglect. It will deliver £486 in tax relief to most taxpayers and take 2.9 million taxpayers out of income tax altogether.
Sourced: Our Policies (Reform UK policy page)
In the First 100 days of a Reform UK Government, we will release a Budget that increases the tax-free personal allowance to £15,000. That will take effect at the beginning of the next tax year, and it will repair much of the damage done by successive chancellors’ neglect. It will deliver £486 in tax relief to most taxpayers and take 2.9 million taxpayers out of income tax altogether.
The amount you can earn each year before you start paying income tax.
Plain-English definitions of what the term means, not whether the policy is a good idea.
What they say Source: Manifesto
Reform UK says it would introduce a "Hard Work Bonus" under which employees earning under £75,000 would pay no tax on overtime worked above a 40-hour week.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
We will also introduce a Hard Work Bonus, meaning employees earning under £75,000 would pay no tax on overtime worked above a 40-hour week.
What this could mean for you
This would apply to you if: employed.
Sourced: Our Policies (Reform UK policy page)
We will also introduce a Hard Work Bonus, meaning employees earning under £75,000 would pay no tax on overtime worked above a 40-hour week.
Reform UK says it would raise the VAT registration threshold to £150,000.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
We will make tax fairer and easier by increasing the VAT threshold to £150,000, introducing a Hard Work Bonus by removing tax on overtime, reversing Rachel Reeves’s Inheritance Tax raid on family farms and small businesses, and introducing ‘delay repay’ for HMRC backlogs, so the Revenue is incentivised to treat taxpayers with respect.
What this could mean for you
This would apply to you if: self-employed.
Sourced: Our Policies (Reform UK policy page)
We will make tax fairer and easier by increasing the VAT threshold to £150,000, introducing a Hard Work Bonus by removing tax on overtime, reversing Rachel Reeves’s Inheritance Tax raid on family farms and small businesses, and introducing ‘delay repay’ for HMRC backlogs, so the Revenue is incentivised to treat taxpayers with respect.
Sarah Elizabeth Myers hasn’t published anything themselves on this that we could find. Reform UK’s national policy, not Sarah Elizabeth Myers’ own commitment:
What they say Source: Manifesto
Reform UK's 2024 contract states it would make it cheaper and easier for leaseholders to extend leases to 990 years and to buy their freeholds.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
All potential charges for leasehold or freehold residents must be clearly stated and consented to. Enforce Section 106 agreements. Ensure it is cheaper and easier to extend leases to 990 years and buy freeholds.
What this could mean for you
This would apply to you if: owning.
Sourced: Our Contract with You (Reform UK 2024 general election manifesto)
All potential charges for leasehold or freehold residents must be clearly stated and consented to. Enforce Section 106 agreements. Ensure it is cheaper and easier to extend leases to 990 years and buy freeholds.
Reform UK says it would sell up to 25,000 social houses a year through a renewed Right to Buy programme.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
The sale of up to 25,000 social houses per year through a reinvigorated Right To Buy programme will create a new generation of homeowners, with proceeds used to part fund this national building project.
What this could mean for you
This would apply to you if: rent from a council or housing association.
Sourced: Affordable Social Housing for Working Britain (policy document)
The sale of up to 25,000 social houses per year through a reinvigorated Right To Buy programme will create a new generation of homeowners, with proceeds used to part fund this national building project.
Reform UK's 2024 contract states that social housing allocation would prioritise local people and those who have paid into the system, with foreign nationals placed at the back of the queue.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Reform Social Housing Law Prioritise local people and those who have paid into the system. Foreign nationals must go to the back of the queue. Not the front.
What this could mean for you
This would apply to you if: rent from a council or housing association.
Sourced: Our Contract with You (Reform UK 2024 general election manifesto)
Reform Social Housing Law Prioritise local people and those who have paid into the system. Foreign nationals must go to the back of the queue. Not the front.
Sarah Elizabeth Myers hasn’t published anything themselves on this that we could find. Reform UK’s national policy, not Sarah Elizabeth Myers’ own commitment:
What they say Source: Manifesto
Reform UK states the NHS would remain free at the point of use and funded by general taxation under a Reform UK government.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Under a Reform UK Government, the NHS will remain free at the point of use and funded by general taxation.
Sourced: Our Policies (Reform UK policy page)
Under a Reform UK Government, the NHS will remain free at the point of use and funded by general taxation.
Sarah Elizabeth Myers hasn’t published anything themselves on this that we could find. Reform UK’s national policy, not Sarah Elizabeth Myers’ own commitment:
What they say Source: Manifesto
Reform UK says it would reduce the size of the university sector and use the savings to fund apprenticeships.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Within 100 days of taking power, we will put the Royal Navy in the Channel to stop the boats. We will raise the personal allowance to £15,000. We will cut £250 off your energy bills. And we will cut back the bloated university sector to fund apprenticeships.
Sourced: Our Policies (Reform UK policy page)
Within 100 days of taking power, we will put the Royal Navy in the Channel to stop the boats. We will raise the personal allowance to £15,000. We will cut £250 off your energy bills. And we will cut back the bloated university sector to fund apprenticeships.
The amount you can earn each year before you start paying income tax.
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What they say Source: Manifesto
Reform UK says it would introduce a 30% apprenticeship wage credit for small and medium-sized employers, which it states would save over £4,000 a year per apprentice.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Our plan to revitalise apprenticeships with a 30% wage credit for SMEs, saving over £4,000 a year per apprentice and delivering the skilled workforce Britain needs.
Sourced: Our Policies (Reform UK policy page)
Our plan to revitalise apprenticeships with a 30% wage credit for SMEs, saving over £4,000 a year per apprentice and delivering the skilled workforce Britain needs.
Reform UK's 2024 contract states it would scrap interest on student loans and extend the loan repayment period to 45 years.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Scrap Interest on Student Loans Extend loan capital repayment periods to 45 years. Restrict undergraduate numbers well below current levels, too many courses are not good enough and students are being ripped off. Enforce minimum entry standards.
What this could mean for you
This would apply to you if: at university.
Sourced: Our Contract with You (Reform UK 2024 general election manifesto)
Scrap Interest on Student Loans Extend loan capital repayment periods to 45 years. Restrict undergraduate numbers well below current levels, too many courses are not good enough and students are being ripped off. Enforce minimum entry standards.
Reform UK says it would give small and medium-sized employers a 30% wage credit on the wages of apprentices aged 16 to 18, which it states would save the average SME over £4,000 a year per apprentice.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
We will offer SMEs a 30% wage credit on the wages of apprentices they take on aged 16-18. This reduces the burden of taking on an apprentice, saving the average SME over £4,000 a year per apprentice, and enabling more young people to develop skills that will benefit them and Britain.
We will offer SMEs a 30% wage credit on the wages of apprentices they take on aged 16-18. This reduces the burden of taking on an apprentice, saving the average SME over £4,000 a year per apprentice, and enabling more young people to develop skills that will benefit them and Britain.
Sarah Elizabeth Myers hasn’t published anything themselves on this that we could find. Reform UK’s national policy, not Sarah Elizabeth Myers’ own commitment:
What they say Source: Manifesto
Reform UK says it would prioritise energy security, expand domestic energy production and scrap policies it says drive bills higher.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Reform UK will prioritise energy security, expand domestic energy production, and scrap policies that drive bills higher while making Britain more dependent on foreign energy.
Sourced: Our Policies (Reform UK policy page)
Reform UK will prioritise energy security, expand domestic energy production, and scrap policies that drive bills higher while making Britain more dependent on foreign energy.
Reform UK says its energy measures, taken within 100 days of office, would put an extra £250 a year back into household pockets.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
A Reform UK Government would take these measures within 100 days of taking office. Together, these changes would put an extra £250 a year back into your pockets.
Sourced: Our Policies (Reform UK policy page)
A Reform UK Government would take these measures within 100 days of taking office. Together, these changes would put an extra £250 a year back into your pockets.
Reform UK says it would remove all government-imposed policy costs from energy bills and shift the cost of renewable subsidies to the Treasury.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Reform UK will remove all government imposed policy costs from energy bills. We will shift the burden of poorly thought-through renewable subsidies to the Treasury while we pursue bad actors and unwind unfair contracts.
Sourced: Our Policies (Reform UK policy page)
Reform UK will remove all government imposed policy costs from energy bills. We will shift the burden of poorly thought-through renewable subsidies to the Treasury while we pursue bad actors and unwind unfair contracts.
Sarah Elizabeth Myers hasn’t published anything themselves on this that we could find. Reform UK’s national policy, not Sarah Elizabeth Myers’ own commitment:
What they say Source: Manifesto
Reform UK's 2024 manifesto pledged to scrap the rest of HS2, which it says would save £25 billion.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Scrap HS2 Save £25 billion by scrapping the rest of this bloated vanity project.
Sourced: Our Contract with You (Reform UK 2024 general election manifesto)
Scrap HS2 Save £25 billion by scrapping the rest of this bloated vanity project.
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ImmigrationParty policy
Sarah Elizabeth Myers hasn’t published anything themselves on this that we could find. Reform UK’s national policy, not Sarah Elizabeth Myers’ own commitment:
What they say Source: Manifesto
Reform UK states that those with EU settled status are not in scope of its Indefinite Leave to Remain policy, but that foreign nationals would no longer be eligible for welfare benefits.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
No - those with EU settled status are not in scope of the policy. However, your entitlement to benefits will change under a Reform Government. Foreign nationals will no longer be eligible for welfare benefits.
What this could mean for you
This would apply to you if: someone is on a visa or seeking asylum.
Sourced: Our Policies (Reform UK policy page)
No - those with EU settled status are not in scope of the policy. However, your entitlement to benefits will change under a Reform Government. Foreign nationals will no longer be eligible for welfare benefits.
Permission to stay in the UK permanently, without a time limit on your visa.
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What they say Source: Manifesto
Reform UK says that under "Operation Fortress" the Royal Navy would intercept all migrant boats entering the English Channel and return those on board to France or Belgium under escort.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Under Reform UK's plan, titled Operation Fortress, the Royal Navy, supported by relevant civilian authorities, would intercept all migrant boats entering the English Channel, securing those on board and safely returning them to France or Belgium under escort.
Sourced: Our Policies (Reform UK policy page)
Under Reform UK's plan, titled Operation Fortress, the Royal Navy, supported by relevant civilian authorities, would intercept all migrant boats entering the English Channel, securing those on board and safely returning them to France or Belgium under escort.
Reform UK says it would abolish Indefinite Leave to Remain, rescind existing awards, and replace it with a 5-year renewable visa with higher salary thresholds, mandatory English fluency and stricter good-character requirements.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Reform UK will abolish ILR and rescind existing awards. Reform UK will introduce a 5 year renewable visa for migrants with higher salary thresholds, mandatory fluency in English, and stricter good character requirements. There will be no recourse to benefits for foreign nationals.
What this could mean for you
This would apply to you if: someone is on a visa or seeking asylum.
Sourced: Our Policies (Reform UK policy page)
Reform UK will abolish ILR and rescind existing awards. Reform UK will introduce a 5 year renewable visa for migrants with higher salary thresholds, mandatory fluency in English, and stricter good character requirements. There will be no recourse to benefits for foreign nationals.
Permission to stay in the UK permanently, without a time limit on your visa.
Plain-English definitions of what the term means, not whether the policy is a good idea.
Crime and policingParty policy
Sarah Elizabeth Myers hasn’t published anything themselves on this that we could find. Reform UK’s national policy, not Sarah Elizabeth Myers’ own commitment:
What they say Source: Manifesto
Reform UK says it would deport foreign offenders to their home country or to countries such as El Salvador and Kosovo.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
We will rapidly build prison capacity and deport foreign offenders to their home country or places like El Salvador and Kosovo.
Sourced: Our Policies (Reform UK policy page)
We will rapidly build prison capacity and deport foreign offenders to their home country or places like El Salvador and Kosovo.
Reform UK says it would introduce mandatory life sentences for child rapists as part of tougher sentencing for serious and repeat offenders.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Reform UK will restore visible policing, much tougher sentencing for serious and repeat offenders - including mandatory life sentences for child rapists, and an uncompromising approach to crime and antisocial behaviour.
Sourced: Our Policies (Reform UK policy page)
Reform UK will restore visible policing, much tougher sentencing for serious and repeat offenders - including mandatory life sentences for child rapists, and an uncompromising approach to crime and antisocial behaviour.
Sarah Elizabeth Myers hasn’t published anything themselves on this that we could find. Reform UK’s national policy, not Sarah Elizabeth Myers’ own commitment:
What they say Source: Manifesto
Reform UK says it would withdraw the UK from the European Convention on Human Rights.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
We will leave the European Convention on Human Rights, repeal the Human Rights Act and pass legislation to ensure that anyone who enters the country illegally will be ineligible for asylum.
Sourced: Our Policies (Reform UK policy page)
We will leave the European Convention on Human Rights, repeal the Human Rights Act and pass legislation to ensure that anyone who enters the country illegally will be ineligible for asylum.
Sarah Elizabeth Myers hasn’t published anything themselves on this that we could find. Reform UK’s national policy, not Sarah Elizabeth Myers’ own commitment:
What they say Source: Manifesto
Reform UK's 2024 contract states that primary and secondary schools would have no gender questioning, social transitioning or pronoun swapping, would inform parents of under-16s about their children's life decisions, and must have single-sex facilities.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Ban Transgender Ideology in Primary and Secondary Schools No gender questioning, social transitioning or pronoun swapping. Inform parents of under 16s about their children’s life decisions. Schools must have single sex facilities.
What this could mean for you
This would apply to you if: school age (5 to 17).
Sourced: Our Contract with You (Reform UK 2024 general election manifesto)
Ban Transgender Ideology in Primary and Secondary Schools No gender questioning, social transitioning or pronoun swapping. Inform parents of under 16s about their children’s life decisions. Schools must have single sex facilities.
Reform UK says it would repeal the Human Rights Act.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
We will leave the European Convention on Human Rights, repeal the Human Rights Act and pass legislation to ensure that anyone who enters the country illegally will be ineligible for asylum.
Sourced: Our Policies (Reform UK policy page)
We will leave the European Convention on Human Rights, repeal the Human Rights Act and pass legislation to ensure that anyone who enters the country illegally will be ineligible for asylum.
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