The UK Independence Party has targeted its natural area of support and is pitching for the criminal vote. Its “specific policies” on rail says: “We will abolish the penalty fares regime which too often persecutes honest rail users.” Nudge, nudge, wink, wink – vote for the loonies and it’s a triumph for the fare-dodging community. When it is swept to power, however, UKIP will end free bus passes. But who cares? Pensioners can dodge a fare as well as anyone.
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