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  1. 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 pledged NHS spending rising above inflation every year, 92,000 more nurses and 28,000 more doctors.

    In their exact words Source: Manifesto

    Increase NHS spending above inflation every year, recruiting 92,000 more nurses and 28,000 more doctors, driving up productivity in the NHS and moving care closer to people’s homes through Pharmacy First, new and modernised GP surgeries and more Community Diagnostic Centres.
    Sourced: The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2024: Clear Plan, Bold Action, Secure Future, 11 June 2024
    Increase NHS spending above inflation every year, recruiting 92,000 more nurses and 28,000 more doctors, driving up productivity in the NHS and moving care closer to people’s homes through Pharmacy First, new and modernised GP surgeries and more Community Diagnostic Centres.

    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 pledged to legislate for minimum service levels in the NHS and to ban doctors from striking.

    In their exact words Source: Manifesto

    The Conservative Party will legislate for minimum service levels and ban doctors from striking to protect patient safety.
    Sourced: Our Plan for Britain
    The Conservative Party will legislate for minimum service levels and ban doctors from striking to protect patient safety.

    Our Plan for Britain, Conservative Party. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy. https://www.conservatives.com/our-plan-for-britain

    What they say Source: Manifesto

    The Conservative Party's current plan says the NHS will remain free at the point of use under a Conservative government.

    In their exact words Source: Manifesto

    The NHS will remain free at the point of use under a Conservative government.
    Sourced: Our Plan for Britain
    The NHS will remain free at the point of use under a Conservative government.

    Our Plan for Britain, Conservative Party. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy. https://www.conservatives.com/our-plan-for-britain

  2. 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 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 2024
    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.

    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.

    What they say Source: Manifesto

    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 2024
    Guaranteed 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.

  3. 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 they say Source: Manifesto

    Labour's 2024 manifesto pledged 700,000 more urgent dental appointments and new dentists for areas that need them most.

    In their exact words Source: Manifesto

    Labour will tackle the immediate crisis with a rescue plan to provide 700,000 more urgent dental appointments and recruit new dentists to areas that need them most.
    Sourced: Labour Party Manifesto 2024: Build an NHS fit for the future, 13 June 2024
    Labour will tackle the immediate crisis with a rescue plan to provide 700,000 more urgent dental appointments and recruit new dentists to areas that need them most.

    Labour Party Manifesto 2024: Build an NHS fit for the future, Labour Party, published 13 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy. https://labour.org.uk/change/build-an-nhs-fit-for-the-future/

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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

    Labour's 2024 manifesto pledged two million extra NHS operations, scans and appointments a year in England.

    In their exact words Source: Manifesto

    As a first step, in England we will deliver an extra two million NHS operations, scans, and appointments every year; that is 40,000 more appointments every week.
    Sourced: Labour Party Manifesto 2024: Build an NHS fit for the future, 13 June 2024
    As a first step, in England we will deliver an extra two million NHS operations, scans, and appointments every year; that is 40,000 more appointments every week.

    Labour Party Manifesto 2024: Build an NHS fit for the future, Labour Party, published 13 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy. https://labour.org.uk/change/build-an-nhs-fit-for-the-future/

    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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