Nigel Farage is once again stirring the pot on immigration, and this time he’s pointing to Singapore as a shining example of how the UK could fix its skills shortage, without opening the floodgates to permanent mass immigration.
In light of the government’s latest knee-jerk immigration clampdown, the Reform UK leader is doubling down on an idea he’s floated before: time-limited work permits. And to be fair, it’s not just theory. The model works in Singapore, where foreign workers help keep the economy ticking, especially in areas like healthcare and construction, but only a select few ever get to stay permanently, reported the Express.
Farage sees this as a neat solution. Get the workers in to fill the gaps, make sure the system isn’t abused, and don’t hand out indefinite leave to remain like sweets. And honestly? It’s hard to argue with the logic when there’s a working example already in action.
What makes Singapore even more attractive to Farage’s pitch is its strict stance on crime and anti-social behaviour. Zero tolerance, clear rules, and firm consequences. It’s a no-nonsense approach that many Reform UK supporters would likely applaud.
On top of that, Singapore’s economic model could be a decent fit for Reform’s vision. Low taxes and light regulation balanced by smart government intervention when needed—it’s not quite Thatcherism 2.0, but it leans that way with a patriotic twist. It’s the kind of “strivers first” policy platform that’s been grabbing attention in traditional Labour heartlands like the Red Wall.
And Farage isn’t stopping at Singapore. He’s also eyeing up Switzerland as a model for political reform. The Swiss system of direct democracy gives ordinary people the right to challenge dodgy laws and even propose new ones. Imagine that—being able to directly stop the nonsense coming out of Westminster.
Then there’s the Commonwealth angle. Farage wants closer ties with the CANZUK countries—Australia, Canada, New Zealand—where people share similar values, standards of living, and even the same monarch. He sees potential for a free movement zone among these nations, one that helps the UK’s workforce without the downsides of mass, uncontrolled immigration.
Reform UK is clearly on the rise, but as ever, the devil’s in the detail. The party needs to flesh out how it would actually deliver these bold ideas. Still, borrowing from countries that are already making it work might just be their smartest move yet.
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