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Borrow the best policies, fix the ones you don't like, and craft a manifesto that finally makes sense.
Work, pay and welfare
Benefits, pensions, minimum wage, the four-day week. Rewrite the social contract.
Lock 'em up, not laugh it off
What's the point of having a justice system if the people in charge are just gonna make jokes about it, I mean come on. You've got the defence secretary and some other high-up making light of prisoner release, it's a joke. I've seen some
Scrap stupid ASBOs already
What's the point of giving someone an Anti-Social Behaviour Order if they're just gonna breach it anyway, I mean come on, it's like slapping a fine on someone who's already clearly not bothered about the law. I was talking to one of my re
We need to get serious about funding local policing, not just have the usual empty promises.
It really grates when politicians stand up and talk about 'law and order' but never actually say where the money for it is going to come from. We see police stations closing, fewer bobbies on the beat, and then everyone acts surprised when
Protecting the Vulnerable from Crime
I was talking to my wife the other day, she's a teacher, and she was telling me about one of her colleagues who's been getting these really disturbing letters from an ex-partner. The police are doing what they can, but it's just not enough,
Police reform starts with defunding and giving power to communities, not more internal reports
Remember last year at that climate protest near Piccadilly? The cops were everywhere, like an army, pushing people around just for sitting in the street. Meanwhile, I know people who’ve had bikes stolen or harassment reported, and nothing e
Time to Sort Out Our Busted Police Forces
We need to introduce a new system of community-led police accountability boards to oversee the running of local forces. I think this is needed because, let's be honest, the police have been getting away with some pretty questionable behavio
Fines for polluters must hit harder, but let's get the targets right.
It’s frustrating seeing the state of some of our rivers. Last month near Elgin, there was a stretch of the Lossie that just looked wrong, a bit lifeless. You hear about companies getting away with it, paying a slap on the wrist fine that’s
Time to Scrap Mandatory Minimums
What's the point of having judges if we're just going to tie their hands with mandatory minimum sentences, I mean it's not like they're just rubber stamps or something. I was talking to a lawyer friend the other day and he was saying how fr
get a grip on criminal justice reform
what's the point of having a justice system if it's just going to limp along with outdated policies and underfunded services. I mean think about it, we're still arguing about the same old issues, stop and search, sentencing guidelines, lega
Scrap outdated laws blocking deportations
I think we should repeal or heavily amend outdated legislation that prevents the deportation of serious offenders, it's just common sense. This would allow us to get rid of people who have committed heinous crimes and are clearly not welcom
Justice for kids abused by grooming gangs means proper sentences and deportation, not just a quick fix to make politicians look tough.
I see those kids every day at school, love. Little ones, some of them not much older than my grandkids. You just want to wrap them up and keep them safe from everything. When I hear about these gangs, honestly, it turns my stomach. It’s not
Pollution Isn't a Market Opportunity
I'm not sold on the idea that we should be relying on the market to clean up pollution, it seems like we're just passing the buck to corporations and hoping for the best. The original idea of introducing tradeable pollution permits might so
Enough is enough! Young offenders need proper supervision, not just a slap on the wrist.
I saw young Jamie the other week, you know, the lad whose mum I used to teach, Sarah? He’s only 17 and already he’s been done for shoplifting twice. Sarah’s at her wits end. He’s not a bad kid, just bored and falling in with the wrong crowd
Hold corporations to account for river pollution
I've seen the state of our local rivers in Liverpool and it's heartbreaking. As a social worker, I've worked with families who rely on these waterways for recreation and relaxation, only to find them polluted by corporate greed. The current
Stop the revolving door for petty criminals. It's not working.
I was waiting for my train at King's Cross last week and saw a young man, no older than 18, being led away in handcuffs by two rather weary-looking police officers. He'd apparently shoplifted a few bottles of expensive whiskey. It’s the thi
Let the Market Clean Up Pollution
I'm not convinced that slapping corporations with massive fines is the best way to tackle pollution. Instead of relying on bureaucratic penalties, we should be leveraging the power of the market to drive environmental responsibility. By int
Enough’s Enough: We Need To Lock Up The Violent Thugs, Not Let Them Off With A Fine
The justice system needs a serious shake-up. My proposal is to introduce mandatory minimum sentences for crimes involving actual physical violence, especially those committed with weapons or against vulnerable people. We’ve seen far too man
Scrap Soft Sentencing for Repeat Offenders
I was reading in the local paper about a bloke who'd been arrested for the fifth time for burglary in our area, and I just about lost my temper. This guy's been in and out of court for years, always getting let off with a slap on the wrist,
Protecting Cymru's Rivers, Not Just a Fine
As someone who's spent years teaching Welsh history, I've seen how our country's natural beauty has been exploited and damaged. The issue of corporate pollution in our rivers is no exception. I was dismayed to read about the state of the Av
Scrap the pointless short sentences for minor crimes
What's the point of chucking someone in prison for a few weeks for shoplifting or minor assault, it's just a waste of taxpayers' money and doesn't solve anything. I mean think about it, these short sentences don't rehabilitate anyone, they
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Write your policies
Make your case. Explain how it works. Let the community vote, debate, and challenge your ideas.
Vote, debate, fork
Vote on other people's ideas. Disagree kindly. Fork a policy you like and adapt it to your own manifesto.