Reform UK sets out its plans to convert LGPS into sovereign wealth fund

9 September 2026 by Andrew Holt

(Richard Tice. Reform UK)

Deputy leader Richard Tice set out his party’s vision for the LGPS, accusing the scheme of being badly managed and underperforming.

Please subscribe or upgrade your membership. To continue reading this article please sign in below or subscribe to our site.

Subscribe

At the Reform UK conference last week, Tice offered a highly critical overview of the LGPS, accusing the scheme of accepting excessive fees, a

More from Andrew Holt

Where are LGPS investors finding equity opportunities?

Should LGPS investors increase their exposure to UK Plc?

Are US equities still exceptional?

LGPS Reports

LGPS Private Markets Forum 2026

6 October, 2026
1 Church St, The Grand
Birmingham, B3 2FE

ABOUT AGENDA REGISTER

Fiscal devo: clever design will stop winners streaking ahead

London CIV reports surge in assets under pool oversight

Where are LGPS investors finding equity opportunities?

Joining the dots: Investing in Scotland Summit 2026

Audit completion up but improved guidance on reforms needed

More from LGPS

London CIV reports surge in assets under pool oversight

Where are LGPS investors finding equity opportunities?

Venture Capital

UK Venture: a global leader in the heart of Europe

Should LGPS investors increase their exposure to UK Plc?

Could the teacher pay deal set a precedent for the LGPS?

Are US equities still exceptional?

More Reform-led councils consider LAPFF exit

Several Reform-led councils are in talks to depart from the LGPS stewardship body LAPFF, following moves by two LGPS funds earlier this summer to break ties with the network.

LGPS by Miriam Onen

More from LGPS

London CIV considers London Frontiers Fund

Room151 and Schroders launch fourth LGPS Investment Survey

Independent Governance Reviews – a missed opportunity