2.2 established parties Flashcards
labours first step for change in their 2024 gov was announced on 16th may , to
renationalise the railways after 5 years
economy - Labour
Putting economic stability first by introducing a new fiscal lock to bring economic security back to our national and family finances.
Tackling tax avoidance and non-dom loopholes.
Setting up Great British Energy, a publicly owned clean power energy company.
Make work pay by new for working people and delivering a genuine living wage, banning zero hours contracts and ending fire and rehire.
Creating a National Wealth Fund to unlock billions of pounds of private investment.
Will abolish the non-dom tax loophole for the very wealthy.
welfare - labour
Get NHS back on its feet by ending wait times (providing 40,000 more appointments each week), new technology and early diagnosis , better public health , mental health and more importance for 8,500 staff.
Wes Streeting (Shadow Health Secretary) has indicated his willingness to use the private healthcare sector to bring down NHS waiting lists if Labour wins the next general election (competitive tendering).
They have pledged to use the money raised through abolishing non-dom tax status to pay NHS staff for overtime to work evening and weekend shifts to tackle the backlog.
law and order - labour
Increase in policy , halve the violence against women , tougher sentences with Criminal Justice Act, establish new Border Security Command to work with Border Force, MI5 and the National Crime Agency on prosecuting gangs operating small boat routes, providing more neighbourhood police officers to reduce antisocial behaviour and introduced new penalties for offenders, scrap Rwanda plan immediately and use the £75m freed up from Rwanda scheme in the 1st year of a Labour government to hire hundreds of extra investigators and “intelligence agents”.
economy - lib dems
A fair, prosperous and innovative economy that promotes opportunity and wellbeing., make taxes fair not burden and help with cost with living and create job which uphold fiscal responsibility
welfare - Lib Dem
Fair access to good public services and a strong social safety net.. A flourishing environment, with fair access to nature for all. Cut nhs time , to see GPs quicker , mental health contact , recruit and train more doctors and nurses . Education - free school meals, extend opportunity for young people to study , Bring down energy bills and help end fuel poverty
law and order - Lib Dem
A truly fair democracy, where everyone’s rights are respected and individuals and communities are empowered.Restore porous community policy , invest in a criminal justice system , improve rehabilitation
In 2013, the LibDems sided with the Conservatives in opposing Mansion Tax, which they had previously supported which made the coalition government seem strong and united, however this meant
the Lib Dems lost support from their traditional voters as they abandoned their ideology.
The Liberal Democrats, particularly under the leadership of Nick Clegg, opposed the proposed Communications Data Bill, often referred to as the “Snooper’s Charter.” The bill aimed to expand the government’s surveillance powers, requiring internet service providers to retain and provide access to individuals’ communications data. The Liberal Democrats argued that the bill posed
a threat to civil liberties and privacy rights, leading to their opposition during the coalition government. The Liberal Democrats have been vocal advocates or reforming stop and search powers to address concerns about racial profiling and excessive use of these powers.
During the lead-up to the 2016 EU referendum, the Lib Dem party campaigned for “Remain,” actively supporting the UK’s continued membership in the EU. They argued that EU membership brought
economic advantages, enhanced cooperation on security issues, and provided opportunities for cultural exchange and collaboration.
in the coalition government with the Conservatives (2010-2015), the Liberal Democrats championed the Pupil Premium policy. This policy aimed to
provide additional funding to schools based on the number of pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Throughout their time in coalition with the Conservatives, the Liberal Democrats expressed concerns about the impact of welfare cuts on vulnerable individuals and families. While compromises were made as part of the coalition agreement, the Liberal Democrats sought to
mitigate the effects of austerity measures on the most vulnerable in society
economy - conservatives
cameron’s priority was to reduce the budget deficit inherited from Labour government. Insisted in programme of public spending cuts, dubbed ‘austerity’, to maintain confidence of financial markets and prevent Britain’s borrowing costs from rising.
