Reading Borough: Caversham Heights ward · number 2 of 4 on the ballot paper
Adil Khan Green Party
Standing for the council in Reading Borough: Caversham Heights ward, polling day 26 November 2026. No previous candidacies on Democracy Club’s records.
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Money Party policy Adil Khan hasn’t published anything themselves on this that we could find. Green Party’s national policy, not Adil Khan’s own commitment:
What they say Source: Manifesto
The Green Party's 2024 manifesto pledged to remove the Upper Earnings Limit on National Insurance, so higher earners pay the main rate on all earnings (relevant to higher-income households).
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Removing the Upper Earnings Limit that restricts the amount of National Insurance paid by high earners. What this could mean for you
This would apply to you if: £60,000 to £100,000 or over £100,000.
Sourced: Green Party Manifesto 2024: Creating a Fairer, Greener Economy, 12 June 2024Removing the Upper Earnings Limit that restricts the amount of National Insurance paid by high earners. Green Party Manifesto 2024: Creating a Fairer, Greener Economy , Green Party of England and Wales, published 12 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy . https://greenparty.org.uk/about/our-manifesto/creating-a-fairer-greener-economy/
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National Insurance A tax on earnings paid by workers and employers, which also builds entitlement to the state pension.
Manifesto A party's published programme for an election, setting out what it says it would do. Plain-English definitions of what the term means, not whether the policy is a good idea.
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The Green Party's 2024 manifesto pledged an immediate 5% uplift in disability benefits (relevant to households with a disabled member).
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Restore the value of disability benefits, with an immediate uplift of 5%. What this could mean for you
This would apply to you if: someone is disabled or has a long-term condition.
Sourced: Green Party Manifesto 2024: Fairer, Greener Social Support, 12 June 2024Restore the value of disability benefits, with an immediate uplift of 5%. Green Party Manifesto 2024: Fairer, Greener Social Support , Green Party of England and Wales, published 12 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy . https://greenparty.org.uk/about/our-manifesto/fairer-greener-social-support/
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Manifesto A party's published programme for an election, setting out what it says it would do. Plain-English definitions of what the term means, not whether the policy is a good idea.
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The Green Party's 2024 manifesto pledged a wealth tax of 1% a year on assets above £10 million and 2% above £1 billion.
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A Wealth Tax of 1% annually on assets above £10 million and of 2% on assets above £1bn. Sourced: Green Party Manifesto 2024: Creating a Fairer, Greener Economy, 12 June 2024A Wealth Tax of 1% annually on assets above £10 million and of 2% on assets above £1bn. Green Party Manifesto 2024: Creating a Fairer, Greener Economy , Green Party of England and Wales, published 12 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy . https://greenparty.org.uk/about/our-manifesto/creating-a-fairer-greener-economy/
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Manifesto A party's published programme for an election, setting out what it says it would do. Plain-English definitions of what the term means, not whether the policy is a good idea.
Housing Party policy Adil Khan hasn’t published anything themselves on this that we could find. Green Party’s national policy, not Adil Khan’s own commitment:
What they say Source: Manifesto
The Green Party's 2024 manifesto pledged rent controls (relevant to renters).
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Rent controls What this could mean for you
This would apply to you if: renting.
Sourced: Green Party Manifesto 2024: Providing Fairer, Greener Homes for All, 12 June 2024Rent controls Green Party Manifesto 2024: Providing Fairer, Greener Homes for All , Green Party of England and Wales, published 12 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy . https://greenparty.org.uk/about/our-manifesto/providing-fairer-greener-homes-for-all/
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Manifesto A party's published programme for an election, setting out what it says it would do. Plain-English definitions of what the term means, not whether the policy is a good idea.
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The Green Party's 2024 manifesto pledged 150,000 new social homes every year.
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We pledge to provide 150,000 new social homes every year through: Sourced: Green Party Manifesto 2024: Providing Fairer, Greener Homes for All, 12 June 2024We pledge to provide 150,000 new social homes every year through: Green Party Manifesto 2024: Providing Fairer, Greener Homes for All , Green Party of England and Wales, published 12 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy . https://greenparty.org.uk/about/our-manifesto/providing-fairer-greener-homes-for-all/
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Manifesto A party's published programme for an election, setting out what it says it would do. Plain-English definitions of what the term means, not whether the policy is a good idea.
Health and care Party policy Adil Khan hasn’t published anything themselves on this that we could find. Green Party’s national policy, not Adil Khan’s own commitment:
What they say Source: Manifesto
The Green Party's 2024 manifesto pledged a legal framework supporting the rights of people struggling with their mental health.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Elected Greens will press for: A legal framework that supports the rights of those struggling with their mental health to be respected and to live fulfilling lives. Sourced: Green Party Manifesto 2024: Building a Fairer, Healthier Country, 12 June 2024Elected Greens will press for: A legal framework that supports the rights of those struggling with their mental health to be respected and to live fulfilling lives. Green Party Manifesto 2024: Building a Fairer, Healthier Country , Green Party of England and Wales, published 12 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy . https://greenparty.org.uk/about/our-manifesto/building-a-fairer-healthier-country/
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Manifesto A party's published programme for an election, setting out what it says it would do. Plain-English definitions of what the term means, not whether the policy is a good idea.
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The Green Party's 2024 manifesto pledged guaranteed rapid access to a GP, with same-day access in urgent need.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Guaranteed rapid access to a GP and same day access in case of urgent need. Sourced: Green Party Manifesto 2024: Building a Fairer, Healthier Country, 12 June 2024Guaranteed rapid access to a GP and same day access in case of urgent need. Green Party Manifesto 2024: Building a Fairer, Healthier Country , Green Party of England and Wales, published 12 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy . https://greenparty.org.uk/about/our-manifesto/building-a-fairer-healthier-country/
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Manifesto A party's published programme for an election, setting out what it says it would do. Plain-English definitions of what the term means, not whether the policy is a good idea.
Education Party policy Adil Khan hasn’t published anything themselves on this that we could find. Green Party’s national policy, not Adil Khan’s own commitment:
What they say Source: Manifesto
The Green Party pledged an increase in school funding of £8bn, including £2bn for a pay uplift for teachers.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
An increase in school funding of £8bn, to include £2bn for a pay uplift for teachers. What this could mean for you
This would apply to you if: school age (5 to 17).
Sourced: Green Party Manifesto 2024: A Fairer, Greener Education System, 12 June 2024An increase in school funding of £8bn, to include £2bn for a pay uplift for teachers. Green Party Manifesto 2024: A Fairer, Greener Education System , Green Party of England and Wales, published 12 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy . https://greenparty.org.uk/about/our-manifesto/a-fairer-greener-education-system/
What they say Source: Manifesto
The Green Party's 2024 manifesto pledged to end university tuition fees and restore maintenance grants (relevant to students).
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Supporting every higher education student, with the restoration of grants and the end of tuition fees. What this could mean for you
This would apply to you if: at university.
Sourced: Green Party Manifesto 2024: A Fairer, Greener Education System, 12 June 2024Supporting every higher education student, with the restoration of grants and the end of tuition fees. Green Party Manifesto 2024: A Fairer, Greener Education System , Green Party of England and Wales, published 12 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy . https://greenparty.org.uk/about/our-manifesto/a-fairer-greener-education-system/
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Manifesto A party's published programme for an election, setting out what it says it would do. Plain-English definitions of what the term means, not whether the policy is a good idea.
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The Green Party pledged to end high-stakes testing at primary and secondary schools and to abolish OFSTED.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Ending high-stakes testing at primary and secondary schools and abolishing OFSTED. What this could mean for you
This would apply to you if: school age (5 to 17).
Sourced: Green Party Manifesto 2024: A Fairer, Greener Education System, 12 June 2024Ending high-stakes testing at primary and secondary schools and abolishing OFSTED. Green Party Manifesto 2024: A Fairer, Greener Education System , Green Party of England and Wales, published 12 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy . https://greenparty.org.uk/about/our-manifesto/a-fairer-greener-education-system/
Environment Party policy Adil Khan hasn’t published anything themselves on this that we could find. Green Party’s national policy, not Adil Khan’s own commitment:
What they say Source: Manifesto
The Green Party's 2024 manifesto pledged £29bn over five years to insulate homes to EPC B or above.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
£29bn over the next five years to insulate homes to an EPC B standard or above as part of a ten-year programme. Sourced: Green Party Manifesto 2024: Providing Fairer, Greener Homes for All, 12 June 2024£29bn over the next five years to insulate homes to an EPC B standard or above as part of a ten-year programme. Green Party Manifesto 2024: Providing Fairer, Greener Homes for All , Green Party of England and Wales, published 12 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy . https://greenparty.org.uk/about/our-manifesto/providing-fairer-greener-homes-for-all/
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Manifesto A party's published programme for an election, setting out what it says it would do. Plain-English definitions of what the term means, not whether the policy is a good idea.
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The Green Party's 2024 manifesto set a goal of wind providing around 70% of UK electricity by 2030.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Wind to provide around 70% of the UK’s electricity by 2030. Sourced: Green Party Manifesto 2024: Powering Up Fairer, Greener Energy, 12 June 2024Wind to provide around 70% of the UK’s electricity by 2030. Green Party Manifesto 2024: Powering Up Fairer, Greener Energy , Green Party of England and Wales, published 12 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy . https://greenparty.org.uk/about/our-manifesto/powering-up-fairer-greener-energy/
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Manifesto A party's published programme for an election, setting out what it says it would do. Plain-English definitions of what the term means, not whether the policy is a good idea.
Transport Party policy Adil Khan hasn’t published anything themselves on this that we could find. Green Party’s national policy, not Adil Khan’s own commitment:
What they say Source: Manifesto
The Green Party's 2024 manifesto pledged to raise public subsidy for rail and bus travel to £10bn a year by the end of the parliament, with free bus travel for under-18s.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Increase annual public subsidies for rail and bus travel to £10bn by the end of the next Parliament, with free bus travel for under-18s. Sourced: Green Party Manifesto 2024: Fairer, Greener Transport, 12 June 2024Increase annual public subsidies for rail and bus travel to £10bn by the end of the next Parliament, with free bus travel for under-18s. Green Party Manifesto 2024: Fairer, Greener Transport , Green Party of England and Wales, published 12 June 2024. Retrieved 29 September 2026. Archived copy . https://greenparty.org.uk/about/our-manifesto/fairer-greener-transport/
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Manifesto A party's published programme for an election, setting out what it says it would do. Plain-English definitions of what the term means, not whether the policy is a good idea.
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The Green Party's 2024 manifesto pledged to ban domestic flights where the journey would take less than three hours by train.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
A ban on domestic flights for journeys that would take less than three hours by train. Sourced: Green Party Manifesto 2024: Fairer, Greener Transport, 12 June 2024A ban on domestic flights for journeys that would take less than three hours by train. Green Party Manifesto 2024: Fairer, Greener Transport , Green Party of England and Wales, published 12 June 2024. Retrieved 29 September 2026. Archived copy . https://greenparty.org.uk/about/our-manifesto/fairer-greener-transport/
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Manifesto A party's published programme for an election, setting out what it says it would do. Plain-English definitions of what the term means, not whether the policy is a good idea.
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The Green Party's 2024 manifesto pledged to bring the railways back into public ownership.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Bring the railways back into public ownership. Sourced: Green Party Manifesto 2024: Fairer, Greener Transport, 12 June 2024Bring the railways back into public ownership. Green Party Manifesto 2024: Fairer, Greener Transport , Green Party of England and Wales, published 12 June 2024. Retrieved 29 September 2026. Archived copy . https://greenparty.org.uk/about/our-manifesto/fairer-greener-transport/
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Manifesto A party's published programme for an election, setting out what it says it would do. Plain-English definitions of what the term means, not whether the policy is a good idea.
Immigration Party policy Adil Khan hasn’t published anything themselves on this that we could find. Green Party’s national policy, not Adil Khan’s own commitment:
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The Green Party's 2024 manifesto pledged that people seeking asylum could work while their application is decided.
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Those seeking asylum and protection to be permitted to work while their application is being decided. Sourced: Green Party Manifesto 2024: A Fairer, Greener Welcome, 12 June 2024Those seeking asylum and protection to be permitted to work while their application is being decided. Green Party Manifesto 2024: A Fairer, Greener Welcome , Green Party of England and Wales, published 12 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy . https://greenparty.org.uk/about/our-manifesto/a-fairer-greener-welcome/
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Manifesto A party's published programme for an election, setting out what it says it would do. Plain-English definitions of what the term means, not whether the policy is a good idea.
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The Green Party's 2024 manifesto pledged safe routes to sanctuary for people fleeing persecution.
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Safe routes to sanctuary for those fleeing persecution. Sourced: Green Party Manifesto 2024: A Fairer, Greener Welcome, 12 June 2024Safe routes to sanctuary for those fleeing persecution. Green Party Manifesto 2024: A Fairer, Greener Welcome , Green Party of England and Wales, published 12 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy . https://greenparty.org.uk/about/our-manifesto/a-fairer-greener-welcome/
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Crime and policing Party policy Adil Khan hasn’t published anything themselves on this that we could find. Green Party’s national policy, not Adil Khan’s own commitment:
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The Green Party pledged to scrap the Prevent programme.
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Scrap the Prevent programme and tackle hate crime, misogyny, Islamophobia and antisemitism. Seek to restore trust and confidence in the police. Sourced: Green Party Manifesto 2024: Defending Human Rights, Democracy and Justice, 12 June 2024Scrap the Prevent programme and tackle hate crime, misogyny, Islamophobia and antisemitism. Seek to restore trust and confidence in the police. Green Party Manifesto 2024: Defending Human Rights, Democracy and Justice , Green Party of England and Wales, published 12 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy . https://greenparty.org.uk/about/our-manifesto/defending-human-rights-democracy-and-justice/
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The Green Party pledged to scrap the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act and the Public Order Act.
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Scrap the Police, Crime Sentencing and Courts Act, the Public Order Act and other legislation that erodes the right to protest and free expression. Sourced: Green Party Manifesto 2024: Defending Human Rights, Democracy and Justice, 12 June 2024Scrap the Police, Crime Sentencing and Courts Act, the Public Order Act and other legislation that erodes the right to protest and free expression. Green Party Manifesto 2024: Defending Human Rights, Democracy and Justice , Green Party of England and Wales, published 12 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy . https://greenparty.org.uk/about/our-manifesto/defending-human-rights-democracy-and-justice/
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The Green Party's 2024 manifesto pledged to restore trust and confidence in the police.
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Seek to restore trust and confidence in the police. Sourced: Green Party Manifesto 2024: Defending Human Rights, Democracy and Justice, 12 June 2024Seek to restore trust and confidence in the police. Green Party Manifesto 2024: Defending Human Rights, Democracy and Justice , Green Party of England and Wales, published 12 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy . https://greenparty.org.uk/about/our-manifesto/defending-human-rights-democracy-and-justice/
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Manifesto A party's published programme for an election, setting out what it says it would do. Plain-English definitions of what the term means, not whether the policy is a good idea.
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The Green Party pledged a £2.5bn investment to repair and renew the court system.
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Repair and renew our crumbling court system with a £2.5bn investment. Sourced: Green Party Manifesto 2024: Defending Human Rights, Democracy and Justice, 12 June 2024Repair and renew our crumbling court system with a £2.5bn investment. Green Party Manifesto 2024: Defending Human Rights, Democracy and Justice , Green Party of England and Wales, published 12 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy . https://greenparty.org.uk/about/our-manifesto/defending-human-rights-democracy-and-justice/
Defence and the EU Party policy Adil Khan hasn’t published anything themselves on this that we could find. Green Party’s national policy, not Adil Khan’s own commitment:
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The Green Party's 2024 manifesto pledged to rejoin the EU when political conditions allow.
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Re-join the EU as soon as the political conditions are right. Sourced: Green Party Manifesto 2024: A Fairer, Greener World, 12 June 2024Re-join the EU as soon as the political conditions are right. Green Party Manifesto 2024: A Fairer, Greener World , Green Party of England and Wales, published 12 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy . https://greenparty.org.uk/about/our-manifesto/a-fairer-greener-world/
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Manifesto A party's published programme for an election, setting out what it says it would do. Plain-English definitions of what the term means, not whether the policy is a good idea.
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The Green Party's 2024 manifesto pledged to sign the UN nuclear-weapons prohibition treaty and cancel Trident.
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Push for the UK to sign the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) and following this to immediately begin the process of dismantling our nuclear weapons, cancelling the Trident programme and removing all foreign nuclear weapons from UK soil. Sourced: Green Party Manifesto 2024: A Fairer, Greener World, 12 June 2024Push for the UK to sign the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) and following this to immediately begin the process of dismantling our nuclear weapons, cancelling the Trident programme and removing all foreign nuclear weapons from UK soil. Green Party Manifesto 2024: A Fairer, Greener World , Green Party of England and Wales, published 12 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy . https://greenparty.org.uk/about/our-manifesto/a-fairer-greener-world/
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Manifesto A party's published programme for an election, setting out what it says it would do.
Trident The UK's nuclear weapons system, carried on submarines.
Tpnw The UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, which the UK has not signed. Plain-English definitions of what the term means, not whether the policy is a good idea.
Equality and rights Party policy Adil Khan hasn’t published anything themselves on this that we could find. Green Party’s national policy, not Adil Khan’s own commitment:
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The Green Party's 2024 manifesto pledged to campaign for the right of self-identification for trans and non-binary people.
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Campaign for the right of self-identification for trans and non-binary people. Sourced: Green Party Manifesto 2024: Defending Human Rights, Democracy and Justice, 12 June 2024Campaign for the right of self-identification for trans and non-binary people. Green Party Manifesto 2024: Defending Human Rights, Democracy and Justice , Green Party of England and Wales, published 12 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy . https://greenparty.org.uk/about/our-manifesto/defending-human-rights-democracy-and-justice/
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Manifesto A party's published programme for an election, setting out what it says it would do. Plain-English definitions of what the term means, not whether the policy is a good idea.
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The Green Party's 2024 manifesto pledged to reform eligibility tests such as PIP and end what it calls the unfair targeting of carers and disabled people on benefits (relevant to households with a disabled member or a carer).
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Reform intrusive eligibility tests like PIP and the unfair targeting of carers and disabled people on benefits. What this could mean for you
This would apply to you if: someone is disabled or has a long-term condition.
Sourced: Green Party Manifesto 2024: Fairer, Greener Social Support, 12 June 2024Reform intrusive eligibility tests like PIP and the unfair targeting of carers and disabled people on benefits. Green Party Manifesto 2024: Fairer, Greener Social Support , Green Party of England and Wales, published 12 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy . https://greenparty.org.uk/about/our-manifesto/fairer-greener-social-support/
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Pip Personal Independence Payment: a benefit for extra costs caused by long-term illness or disability. It is not means-tested and does not depend on working.
Manifesto A party's published programme for an election, setting out what it says it would do. Plain-English definitions of what the term means, not whether the policy is a good idea.
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