Model behaviour
Reform politicians often cite Singapore as a low-tax, small-state model. Many of the city-state’s policies would suit a Green much better. Conservative politicians in Western Europe rarely miss an opportunity to invoke the small Southeast Asian city-state of Singapore as a paragon of good governance. Richard Tice, deputy leader of the UK’s right-wing Reform party, […] Model behaviour was…
Conservative politicians frequently reference Singapore as a model for governance, especially when discussing issues like water rationing or immigration. While Singapore does enforce strict immigration controls and has a robust anti-crime and public disorder system, the right often overlooks the restrictive nature of the moral code imposed on citizens.
For instance, car ownership is limited to one per ten people, with permits costing an exorbitant amount. Housing is also largely state-owned and allocated based on racial quotas, income, and marital status. Moreover, the healthcare system is largely funded by mandatory savings, and the economy is highly directed by the state, with the government owning major industries.
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