If you have supported the Green Party because you care about fairness, community wellbeing and honest decision making, you might be interested to know that Reform UK shares a number of the same priorities.
Both parties have many of the same Shared Goals
- Accountable local government – Both parties want councils to act in the interests of residents, not themselves, and that decisions should be open, transparent and justified.
- Better public services – Reform UK and the Greens both recognise the need for stronger schools, reliable health services and transport systems that people can actually rely on..
- Responsible spending – Neither party wants waste, poor planning or projects that deliver bad value for taxpayers.
The difference lies in how each party believes these goals should be delivered.
Where Reform Builds on Green Priorities
The Green Party often calls for targeted investment and long term sustainability. Reform UK goes further by committing to significant cuts in waste and bureaucracy, with the savings directed into frontline services.
This matters in Rother, where the current coalition has overseen a serious depletion of council reserves and almost one million pounds spent on a Town Hall expansion project that never went ahead. Reform UK believes every project should be necessary, affordable and actually delivered.
Local Services
The Greens highlight community participation and grassroots involvement. Reform UK shares that emphasis, but adds firm guarantees of full transparency over spending, open consultation before major schemes and firm limits on risky borrowing that leaves residents paying for mistakes years later.
Law and Order
The Green Party tends to focus on prevention and social support. Reform UK takes a stronger national approach with pledges for more frontline officers, firmer sentencing for repeat offenders and better support for victims. For residents who want safer streets and visible policing, this priority sits front and centre.
Economy and Taxation
The Greens often argue for higher taxes on wealth and corporations to fund public services. Reform UK proposes a different path by aiming to reduce the tax burden on households and businesses, paid for by tackling waste and cancelling projects that offer poor value. For people who support social fairness but also worry about rising household costs, this approach offers a practical balance.
Environment and Energy
The Green Party supports ambitious national targets and large-scale green investment. Reform UK focuses on practical environmental gains such as cleaner rivers, sensible countryside protection and better recycling, while keeping energy affordable and reliable. For residents who care deeply about the environment but also need manageable bills, this is a grounded alternative.
A Better Local Future
Here in Rother where the Greens are part of the District Council’s coalition, residents have seen:
• Rother District Council’s financial reserves virtually drained to cover day to day spending and net zero housing projects.
• Nearly £1 million spent on a Town Hall expansion that was later cancelled with nothing to show for it.
• Increasing reliance on borrowing that will place long term pressure on residents.
Reform UK offer a different direction:
• Only affordable and necessary projects
• Full consultation before major decisions
• Protection of core services without raiding reserves
Why Consider the Change
You do not need to change your principles to consider a different party. If you value fairness, strong services, environmental responsibility and honest local government, Reform UK can deliver the practical outcomes you want with clearer accountability and better value.
Take the Next Step
To see how Reform UK policies could work for you, try Our Contract with You personalised checker. We also welcome residents to our community Q&A sessions where you can ask questions and hear more about our plans.
A vote for Reform UK is a vote for competence, value and accountability. These are principles many Green supporters already believe in.
