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1Paul GilsonConservative and Unionist Party
Paul Gilson hasn’t published anything themselves on this that we could find. Conservative and Unionist Party’s national policy, not Paul Gilson’s own commitment:
What they say Source: Manifesto
The Conservatives' 2024 manifesto stated a continued commitment to net zero by 2050.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
We are proud of our record and remain committed to delivering net zero by 2050.
Sourced: The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2024: Clear Plan, Bold Action, Secure Future, 11 June 2024
We are proud of our record and remain committed to delivering net zero by 2050.
The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2024: Clear Plan, Bold Action, Secure Future, Conservative Party, published 11 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy. https://public.conservatives.com/static/documents/GE2024/Conservative-Manifesto-GE2024.pdf
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Manifesto
A party's published programme for an election, setting out what it says it would do.
Net Zero
Cutting greenhouse gas emissions to as close to zero as possible, with the small remainder balanced by removals. The UK's target is 2050, in law.
Plain-English definitions of what the term means, not whether the policy is a good idea.
What they say Source: Manifesto
The Conservatives' 2024 manifesto pledged that policy costs and levies on household energy bills would be lower each year than in 2023.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
We will ensure the annual policy costs and levies on household energy bills are lower in each year of the next Parliament than they were in 2023.
Sourced: The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2024: Clear Plan, Bold Action, Secure Future, 11 June 2024
We will ensure the annual policy costs and levies on household energy bills are lower in each year of the next Parliament than they were in 2023.
The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2024: Clear Plan, Bold Action, Secure Future, Conservative Party, published 11 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy. https://public.conservatives.com/static/documents/GE2024/Conservative-Manifesto-GE2024.pdf
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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.
What they say Source: Manifesto
The Conservative Party's current plan says it would implement a Cheap Power Plan to cut electricity costs.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
To help cut down on the rising cost of electricity, we will implement our Cheap Power Plan,
Sourced: Our Plan for Britain
To help cut down on the rising cost of electricity, we will implement our Cheap Power Plan,
Our Plan for Britain, Conservative Party. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy. https://www.conservatives.com/our-plan-for-britain
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What they say Source: Manifesto
The Conservative Party's current plan says it would repeal the Climate Change Act and axe the Carbon Tax, to stop deindustrialisation and cut bills.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Repeal the Climate Change Act and axe the Carbon Tax entirely (with the associated Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism) to stop the deindustrialisation of Britain and cut bills
Sourced: Our Plan for Britain
Repeal the Climate Change Act and axe the Carbon Tax entirely (with the associated Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism) to stop the deindustrialisation of Britain and cut bills
Our Plan for Britain, Conservative Party. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy. https://www.conservatives.com/our-plan-for-britain
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Carbon Tax
A charge on emitting carbon dioxide, intended to make polluting activities more expensive.
Plain-English definitions of what the term means, not whether the policy is a good idea.
2Simon GittusGreen Party
Simon Gittus hasn’t published anything themselves on this that we could find. Green Party’s national policy, not Simon Gittus’ 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.
What they say Source: Manifesto
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 2024
Wind 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/
Explain this (1 term)
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.
3Lydia Ann HydeLabour Party
Lydia Ann Hyde hasn’t published anything themselves on this that we could find. Labour Party’s national policy, not Lydia Ann Hyde’s own commitment:
What the record shows Source: Public record
In government, Labour's Budget 2025 announced action to cut £150 off household energy bills.
In their exact words Source: Public record
Millions of hardworking families struggling with household costs will benefit from Rachel Reeves’ inflation-busting decisions, with decisive action to cut £150 off energy bills, freeze rail fares and a historic move to lift 450,000 children out of poverty.
Sourced: Strong foundations, secure future: a Budget that delivers on the country's priorities (Budget 2025 press release), 26 November 2025
Millions of hardworking families struggling with household costs will benefit from Rachel Reeves’ inflation-busting decisions, with decisive action to cut £150 off energy bills, freeze rail fares and a historic move to lift 450,000 children out of poverty.
Strong foundations, secure future: a Budget that delivers on the country's priorities (Budget 2025 press release), HM Treasury (UK Government), published 26 November 2025. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/strong-foundations-secure-future-a-budget-that-delivers-on-the-countrys-priorities
What they say Source: Manifesto
Labour's 2024 manifesto pledged no new licences to explore new oil and gas fields.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
We will not issue new licences to explore new fields because they will not take a penny off bills, cannot make us energy secure, and will only accelerate the worsening climate crisis.
Sourced: Labour Party Manifesto 2024: Make Britain a clean energy superpower, 13 June 2024
We will not issue new licences to explore new fields because they will not take a penny off bills, cannot make us energy secure, and will only accelerate the worsening climate crisis.
Labour Party Manifesto 2024: Make Britain a clean energy superpower, Labour Party, published 13 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy. https://labour.org.uk/change/make-britain-a-clean-energy-superpower/
Explain this (1 term)
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.
What they say Source: Manifesto
Labour's 2024 manifesto pledged a publicly owned clean-energy company, Great British Energy.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
To drive forward investment in clean, home-grown energy production, Labour will create a new publicly-owned company, Great British Energy.
Sourced: Labour Party Manifesto 2024: Make Britain a clean energy superpower, 13 June 2024
To drive forward investment in clean, home-grown energy production, Labour will create a new publicly-owned company, Great British Energy.
Labour Party Manifesto 2024: Make Britain a clean energy superpower, Labour Party, published 13 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy. https://labour.org.uk/change/make-britain-a-clean-energy-superpower/
Explain this (1 term)
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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What they say Source: Manifesto
Labour's 2024 manifesto pledged a Warm Homes Plan of grants and low-interest loans for insulation, solar panels, batteries and low-carbon heating, to cut bills.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
The Warm Homes Plan will offer grants and low interest loans to support investment in insulation and other improvements such as solar panels, batteries and low carbon heating to cut bills.
Sourced: Labour Party Manifesto 2024: Make Britain a clean energy superpower, 13 June 2024
The Warm Homes Plan will offer grants and low interest loans to support investment in insulation and other improvements such as solar panels, batteries and low carbon heating to cut bills.
Labour Party Manifesto 2024: Make Britain a clean energy superpower, Labour Party, published 13 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy. https://labour.org.uk/change/make-britain-a-clean-energy-superpower/
Explain this (1 term)
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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Go deeper on environment, climate and energy: independent sources

None of these is affiliated with a party. Where a source campaigns for a position, the label says so. Links open the original site.

Carbon Brief — Carbon Brief. Specialist climate journalism.
Climate Change Committee — Climate Change Committee. Statutory independent adviser to Parliament.
Ofgem: energy price cap — Ofgem. Official energy regulator.

Cross-cutting: polling, fact-checking, parliamentary research

Commons Library: constituency data dashboards — House of Commons Library. Parliamentary research service, impartial by statute.
electionleaflets.org: archive of election leaflets, searchable by area — Democracy Club. Civic-technology archive; leaflets are the parties' own material.
Electoral Commission: political finance register (donations, loans, spending) — Electoral Commission. Official register.
Full Fact — Full Fact. Independent fact-checking charity.
House of Commons Library research briefings — House of Commons Library. Parliamentary research service, impartial by statute.
Institute for Government — Institute for Government. Independent think tank on how government works.
Ipsos Issues Index: what the public says matters most — Ipsos. Polling company (monthly, unprompted survey).
LG Inform: council performance and finance data — Local Government Association. Sector body for councils.
Local Elections Archive Project: every council result since 2002 — Andrew Teale. Independent archive from Returning Officers' data, CC BY-SA.
mySociety Local Intelligence Hub: data by constituency — mySociety. Civic-technology charity; non-partisan.
UK Parliament: Commons votes (every division, how each MP voted) — UK Parliament. Official record, Open Parliament Licence.
UK Parliament: petitions, with signatures by constituency — UK Parliament. Official record.