Change UK Manifesto:
Time for Change in Britain!
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Foreword:
British politics is broken today. The old political parties have drifted to the ideological extremes and proved unable to govern competently, compassionately and in the national interest, neglecting to stand up and fight for the people of Britain in order to dance to the tune of extreme right or extreme left-wing politics. Change UK was born from the belief that our broken politics needed to change and that you deserved to have a proper alternative, and in joining forces we have decided to take a stand against the Coalition of Chaos so real, meaningful and positive change comes to Britain.
Time for Change is the basis of our call, as we believe Britain needs Hope, not Fear.
The present government, our weak Prime Minister and the incompetent Brexiteers have failed to lead and failed to govern. By acting through fear they have divided our communities, by putting their narrow self-interest before the country they have led us to chaos, by embracing extremism they have left Mainstream Britain behind. And the present opposition, divided, confused and under pressure, has also failed to stand up to Nigel Farage and the politics of hate.
Britain deserves better. You deserve better. That is why a new political alternative is necessary to give hope to those who have lost their trust in politics, to fight for change across the nation, to secure a second referendum and stop Brexit, to reform our broken politics, to protect the environment, to keep Britain safe and strong, to fight poverty and injustice through a social market economy, to renew our public services and to protect the union through a Federal United Kingdom.
The millions of people who feel let down by current politics, who are tired of mindless tribalism, who want to see radical change in this country, and who do not feel represented by the older parties can't wait any longer. It is time for change, for hope and for renewal in the UK, and it is our commitment to deliver it.
Send the broken old parties a message, vote Change UK.
Rt. Hon. Anna Soubry MP
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Manifesto Pledges:
1. Time to Stop Brexit
By any objective measure Brexit has been an umtimigated disaster, and the politics of fear and hate of the Coalition of Chaos have left Britain more divided than ever and in course for a disastrous and unacceptable no-deal scenario. Change UK believes the only way out of the present deadlock is to ask the people directly in a People's Vote, and will fight to secure that referendum, to reject and block a no-deal Brexit at every opportunity and revoke Article 50 if needed be, and to unequivocally campaign to Remain in the European Union so Britain continues to enjoy its benefits and promote reform with a seat in the table.
2. Time for a Prosperous Nation
Inequality, poverty and a lack of decent jobs remains a great problem for ordinary Britons, and the old parties have failed to offer radical and effective solutions to these issues. We believe in remaining in the EU to enjoy the economic benefits of the Single Market, we believe in transforming our present
Economy of Despair into a
Social Market Economy which promotes fairness, balance and stability, investing in public services, fosters individual freedom, removes the barriers of poverty and fights for well-paid, secure work; an economy in which well-regulated private enterprise can reward aspiration and drive economic progress the government has the responsibility to ensure the proper use of the taxpayer's money.
3. Time to Protect the Environment
The legacy of the Coalition of Chaos when it comes to protecting our Environment has been one of sheer neglect and dangerous self-denial. Britain needs strong pro-environment leadership that takes the lead at home and abroad to safeguard our planet. We stand in favor of sustainable development, stronger international cooperation, reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2030, transitioning away from new petrol/diesel cars, phase out non-essential single-use plastics by 2025 and support a diverse renewable energy base for the UK. The time to act is now, and Britain can't risk the enormous environmental damage that Brexit or another Farage-controlled government could cause.
4. Time to Reform a Broken Political System
Despite the highly positive introduction of proportional representation in the UK the behavior of the old parties in Westminster has forced people to lose faith in politics, and the blind passion of the Coalition of Chaos for a destructive no-deal Brexit has put the Union at immense risk. Now more than ever we need to renew hope in politics and preserve the Union, which is why we support reforming the House of Lords into a fully elected body, giving 16-year olds the right to vote, devolving more power and representation to local communities and pursing radical constitutional reform to preserve the Union via the institution of a federal United Kingdom via referendums. Politics is in need for reform, and we plan to deliver.
5. Time to keep Britain safe
Our great country is one we can rightly be proud of, and it is the first duty of government to defend the people. Be through Brexit, isolation policies or large-scale defence and police cuts the old parties have left the UK and its citizens less safe and more in danger, and it is time we reverse the damage they have caused. We will support maintaining our nuclear deterrent, reversing defence and police cuts, increasing international development spending, standing up with NATO, and working on a collective basis with our European partners and the global community to tackle inequality, poverty, climate change, security and other crucial issues. Britain can and must provide positive, forward-thinking leadership in the world.
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BBC One, Party Election Broadcasts: Change UK - The Independent Group, modified.
