Group 1 - The UK Reform Party, led by Nigel Farage, has decided to abandon its significant economic policy proposals, including a £90 billion tax cut plan, in response to increasing scrutiny from competitors and the public [1] - The party's deputy leader, Richard Tice, has downgraded the tax cut commitment to a "vision" rather than a concrete proposal, indicating a shift in strategy as the party faces criticism [1] - The proposed tax reforms included raising the personal income tax threshold from £12,570 to £20,000 and increasing the higher tax rate threshold from £40,000 to £70,000, which was criticized by the Institute for Fiscal Studies for being financially unfeasible [1] Group 2 - Current Prime Minister Keir Starmer has framed the next election as a battle for survival between the Labour Party and the right-wing Reform Party, highlighting a shift in public sentiment towards right-wing politics [2] - Despite holding only five seats in Parliament, the Reform Party is leading in voter intention polls, indicating a significant change in the political landscape [2] - Farage has stated that the Reform Party will present a rigorous and fully costed manifesto for the next election, emphasizing fiscal responsibility and a focus on spending cuts before implementing tax reductions [2]