So many manifestos — who has the answers?
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Borrow the best policies, fix the ones you don't like, and craft a manifesto that finally makes sense.
Fix how we're governed
Voting systems, House of Lords, devolution, MP accountability. What's actually broken?
Blame the previous government for things we are now also doing
Let us be absolutely clear. The mess we inherited was unprecedented. The previous government spent recklessly, ignored the evidence, and made short term decisions for political gain. We, by contrast, will spend recklessly but call it "inve
Free school meals for all primary school children, no exceptions
A child who has eaten a proper meal at lunchtime learns better in the afternoon. This isnt complicated and it isnt controversial and yet somehow we are still means-testing school dinners so that some families who need them dont apply becaus
Bring back proper imperial measurements in schools. The metric system was imposed on us by Brussels.
Pounds, ounces, yards, furlongs, gills, firkins and stones. Britain built an empire on these measurements. We went to the moon on these measurements. Actually the Americans did that, but they used inches, which we invented. Just saying. Th
Official government apology for the general state of things
We propose a short, honest, annual apology from the government to the public. Not for a specific scandal. Not for a policy failure. Just for the general state of things. "We are sorry that the trains are like that. We are sorry about the p
VAT cuts are just a quick fix
I was talking to a friend who owns a small cafe in Cambridge the other day and she was telling me about the struggles of keeping her business afloat with all the current economic pressures. She said that while a VAT cut might give her a bit
A real living wage tied to the cost of living, not a political number
The "National Living Wage" is not a living wage. It is the minimum wage with a marketing rebrand. A genuine living wage is calculated based on what people actually need to live on, factoring in housing costs, food, transport, energy, and ch
scrap the coronation system
I propose we introduce primaries for all major parties to choose their leaders, it's the only way to ensure the people actually get a say in who's running the show. This is needed because the current system is just a bunch of backroom deals
Finally, a real plan to fund science — not just more tinkering
We need a new national science fund, managed by a public body with actual scientists and educators on its board, not just politicians and business types. This fund would exclusively support long-term, curiosity-driven research in universiti
Enough of this AI nonsense, let's actually invest in Scottish tech!
Honestly, I’m sick of hearing about AI this and AI that. Every other week there’s some new announcement about a think tank or a government initiative that’s going to "explore the potential" of artificial intelligence. It all sounds like so
Energy companies shouldnt make record profits while people cant heat their homes
British Gas made 750 million in profit in the first half of 2023. In that same period millions of people were choosing between heating and eating. If you cant see the problem with that sentence I dont know what to tell you. This isnt com
Fund local community pharmacies to provide basic health checks and minor ailment services.
Our local chemists are often the first port of call for people with minor issues, but they're increasingly squeezed. They can't afford to stock everything, and many people end up clogging up GP appointments for things the pharmacist could e
We need to stop treating schools like a political football and actually support teachers, not just make grand announcements
It always gets me how every new government, every new minister, thinks they’ve found the magic bullet for schools. They come in, announce some grand plan — often something totally disconnected from what teachers actually deal with day to da
Let's Get Proper People in Charge of Town Hall Jobs
It’s all well and good talking about diplomats, chuck, but what about the people running things right here in Grimsby? We’ve got council positions that seem to go to whoever’s got the loudest voice or the right mates, not necessarily the on
Complete reform of the stoning process to ensure procedural fairness
The current stoning system is frankly a shambles. Our proposals: 1. All stonings must be overseen by an independent regulator 2. Nobody is to stone anyone until I blow this whistle. Even if they do say Jehovah 3. Stones must meet minimum q
Enough With The Grandstanding, Let's Actually Help People Abroad
I was talking to a mate who works for one of those big international aid charities the other day. He was telling me how much of their budget gets eaten up by the administrative costs of setting up new projects, dealing with endless paperwor
Let's get solar working for everyone, not just the roof-owners
I get the frustration about subsidies, especially when energy bills are so high. Seeing all those expensive solar arrays on some houses does make you wonder where the taxpayer money is going, particularly when you think about small business
NHS Funding Over Vanity Projects
I've looked at the numbers and it's clear we need to rethink our spending priorities. The NHS is struggling to keep up with demand, and it's not just a matter of throwing more money at the problem. We need to make sure that funding is targe
Shut the Back Door on Bogus Asylum Claims
I was chatting to a mate who's a copper in Catterick and he was telling me about this bloke who rocked up at the local nick claiming asylum, said he was from Somalia or somewhere. Thing is, the guy had a brand new iPhone and a TAG watch, di
cap donations from billionaires
I propose we introduce a strict cap on individual donations to political parties, so no one person can give more than 1000 pounds in a single year. This is needed because the current system allows wealthy individuals to exert disproportiona
Sectoral collective bargaining to stop the race to the bottom
In countries like Denmark, Sweden, and the Netherlands, wages and conditions are negotiated sector by sector between unions and employers. There is no statutory minimum wage in Denmark because collective bargaining covers over 80% of the wo
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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.