The i’s 2015 Election Briefing
A handy guide to each party’s stance on the key issues, from immigration to the NHS
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Your support makes all the difference.In an age of political spin and misinformation, this is your essential guide to all the big issues at the 2015 general election. What have the parties promised us? Just as importantly, could they deliver? How would they pay for it?
i’s expert team of journalists in every field - from health, education and the economy to defence and science - have scrutinised the manifestos so that you don’t have to.
This concise, quality and impartial guide draws on the traits which have made the i newspaper famous - and seen it named National Newspaper of the Year 2015.
The days of three-party politics are over: support for the traditional Westminster power bases has fractured. This is rainbow politics - and our award-winning team show you the dividing lines between Labour, the Conservatives, the Liberal Democrats, Scottish Nationalist Party, Ukip, Green Party and Plaid Cymru.
Who can be trusted to protect the NHS? Which party will grow Britain’s economy and create jobs? Where would the next Prime Minister cut billions of pounds in welfare? Will anyone build the homes needed to solve Britain’s housing crisis? Why won’t the leaders talk about the environment or foreign policy?
Short, sharp and fair, this will help you get to the point. It’s the only briefing you need before voting.
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