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Piers Morgan Floats PM Bid, Touts 1% NHS Tax and 1,000% Tariffs on French Imports

He has not launched a campaign or declared a party.

Overview

  • In a Saga Magazine interview, the 60-year-old presenter said there has been talk of "PM for PM" and declared "It's time to get tough."
  • He proposed a dedicated 1% income levy that would go straight to the NHS.
  • He said he would call President Emmanuel Macron and threaten 1,000% tariffs on French imports to deter Channel crossings, citing Donald Trump as a model.
  • Outlets describe the comments as a media-driven hint amplified by his Uncensored platform, with a Channel 5 adaptation of the show noted by one report.
  • He also railed against what he calls "woke" culture while promoting a new book and discussed taking up boxing and rejecting weight-loss injections.