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The Public Policy team at Instinctif Partners has put together an analysis of how UKIP and the Conservatives might work together after the General Election. This is an imagined Coalition Agreement for the so-called People’s Government.

This is not a prediction. The Conservatives are certainly not guaranteed to be the largest party, and if they did decide to work with UKIP there are a lot of options – such as a pact, other than full-blown Coalition. However, an imagined coalition deal is a vehicle for looking at UKIP’s approach across a range of policies.

The personnel:

David Cameron would have to go. This government would be led by Boris Johnson, with Farage as his deputy and George Osborne still in a key role.

The themes:

This would be about two patriotic parties that have come together for national security and long-term prosperity, but, also to restore British values and to “return control of the country to the people of Britain.”

Putting the British people back in control:

A referendum on Europe would be central to this coalition. This would be held before the end of 2017, preceded by an attempt at renegotiation.

Rebuilding prosperity:

The government would be committed to tax cuts: increasing the basic rate and higher rate thresholds. There might even be an easing of sin taxes on alcohol and tobacco.

Rebuilding national infrastructure and energy supply:

There would be commitment to nuclear and a new London runway, and the rolling back of subsidies for renewable energy. The survival of HS2 would be up for debate.

Delivering high-quality public services for all:

The government would put “British values” at the heart of public services. Reforms would include a crackdown on health tourism and migrant benefits, the creation of modern grammar schools and the renewal of the military covenant.

You can see the briefing in full on the Instinctif Partners website.