The Daily T Who wins? Tories and Reform battle it out in fight for the Right
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Dec 17, 2025 
Kevin Hollinrake, Conservative Party chairman and former minister, goes head-to-head with Tim Montgomerie, a journalist and Reform supporter. They delve into key issues like the Conservative’s economic stance versus Reform’s fiscal caution. The debate covers immigration policies, the credibility of both parties, and whether a Tory-Reform coalition is plausible. Montgomerie critiques Conservative failures while Hollinrake defends his party's achievements. The clash provides a fascinating glimpse into the ideological battle for the British Right.
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Leadership And Experience As A Selling Point
- Kevin Hollinrake argues leadership and experience make the Conservatives the safer choice.
- He presents Kemi Badenoch as authentic, consistent and centre-right on the economy.
Reform's Critique: Conservatives Broke Trust
- Tim Montgomerie criticises the Conservatives for broken promises and poor delivery on taxes, immigration and home ownership.
- He argues Nigel Farage has consistently been right on big issues like immigration and net zero.
Avoid Promising What You Can't Afford
- Tim Montgomerie advises avoiding unaffordable promises and argues reform will scrap impossible pledges.
- He says reform will not make promises it cannot keep and will prioritise fiscal realism.