Nigel Farage isn’t holding back as he sets his sights on what he calls a “lawless Britain.”
With crime rates dominating national debate, the Reform UK leader is launching a no-nonsense crime crackdown plan—one that promises to overhaul the justice system, give more power to police, and dramatically expand the prison system.
This latest move isn’t just political posturing; Farage says he’s drawing a line in the sand, warning criminals that if Reform wins the next election, the days of soft sentences and ignored offences will be over.
Zero Tolerance, From Stop and Search to Curfews
At the heart of Farage’s plan is a promise of zero tolerance.
That means a lot more visible policing in high-crime areas—including what he calls “saturation stop and search.”
In practice, that could mean one in five people being stopped to send a clear message that criminal behavior won’t fly.
Young people, especially those under 18 in problem zones, might face new curfew laws.
And police will be told to investigate every reported crime—no more turning a blind eye to “minor” thefts like shoplifting, which Farage blames for hurting small businesses and retailers across the country.
More Prisons—and Possibly Overseas
Farage also wants to expand prison capacity in a big way.
His plan includes building thousands of new prison places on unused Ministry of Defence land using pre-fabricated buildings that could be up and running in under two years.
But that’s not all. For the most serious offenders, Reform is floating the idea of shipping prisoners abroad—to places like El Salvador’s infamous supermax facilities. Yes, you read that right.
The idea is to show that the UK means business, even if it means putting dangerous criminals in jails with much harsher reputations.
No More Early Releases for Serious Offenders
A major part of Reform’s proposal involves scrapping early release for the worst offenders.
Sex criminals, violent offenders, and knife carriers would have to serve their full sentences. Life would mean life.
There’s also a “three strikes and you’re out” proposal in the works.
If someone is convicted of a serious crime for the third time, they could face a mandatory life sentence.
Foreign Criminals Could Face Deportation
Another key element is deportation. Farage’s team believes that over 10,000 prison spots could be freed by deporting foreign nationals currently in UK prisons.
Reform wants to make this standard practice, rather than the exception.
They’re also exploring international deals that could let up to 10,000 prisoners serve part of their sentence in other countries.
Previous governments considered deals with places like the Netherlands and Estonia.
Reform is now thinking even bigger.
Farage Says This Is a Choice for 2029
In a message aimed directly at voters, Farage says the choice in 2029 will be simple: live in a country that puts law-abiding citizens first—or continue to tolerate a broken system that’s soft on crime.
He claims:
“We will cut crime in half. We’ll take back control of our streets, courts, and prisons.
Criminals, you’ve been warned.”
The Cost—and the Critics
Of course, all of this comes with a hefty price tag.
Building prisons, hiring police, and running overseas jail deals won’t come cheap.
Reform hasn’t laid out an exact figure, but they argue the cost is nothing compared to the estimated £250 billion annual price of crime in the UK.
Still, not everyone is convinced. Labour has already hit back, accusing Reform of being all talk.
Policing Minister Dame Diana Johnson dismissed the plan, saying it’s more about catchy headlines and division than real solutions.
She fired back:
“They should focus more on practical ways to support our police and get justice for victims, not stunts and slogans.”
What’s Next?
Farage will officially present the full package today as Reform kicks off a fresh campaign focused on rebuilding the criminal justice system from the ground up.
The debate is just beginning—but one thing is clear: Farage wants to make law and order a central battleground for the next general election.