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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 to change PIP assessments to make them more objective and to stop claims rising unsustainably (relevant to households with a disabled member).

    In their exact words Source: Manifesto

    We will improve PIP assessments to provide a more objective consideration of people’s needs and stop the number of claims from rising unsustainably.

    What this could mean for you

    This would apply to you if: someone is disabled or has a long-term condition.

    Sourced: The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2024: Clear Plan, Bold Action, Secure Future, 11 June 2024
    We will improve PIP assessments to provide a more objective consideration of people’s needs and stop the number of claims from rising unsustainably.

    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

    Explain this (2 terms)
    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.

    What they say Source: Manifesto

    The Conservatives' 2024 manifesto pledged 30 hours of free childcare a week from nine months old to school age (relevant to households with young children).

    In their exact words Source: Manifesto

    Give working parents 30 hours of free childcare a week from when their child is nine months old to when they start school, saving eligible families an average of £6,900 per year.

    What this could mean for you

    This would apply to you if: youngest under 5.

    Sourced: The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2024: Clear Plan, Bold Action, Secure Future, 11 June 2024
    Give working parents 30 hours of free childcare a week from when their child is nine months old to when they start school, saving eligible families an average of £6,900 per year.

    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

    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

    The Conservatives' 2024 manifesto pledged a Triple Lock Plus so that the State Pension and the pensioners' tax-free allowance rise together (relevant to pensioners).

    In their exact words Source: Manifesto

    Cut tax for pensioners with the new Triple Lock Plus, guaranteeing that both the State Pension and the tax free allowance for pensioners always rise with the highest of inflation, earnings or 2.5%

    What this could mean for you

    This would apply to you if: a pensioner.

    Sourced: The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2024: Clear Plan, Bold Action, Secure Future, 11 June 2024
    Cut tax for pensioners with the new Triple Lock Plus, guaranteeing that both the State Pension and the tax free allowance for pensioners always rise with the highest of inflation, earnings or 2.5%

    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

    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

    The Conservatives' 2024 manifesto pledged another 2p off employee National Insurance, halving it from 12% to 6% by April 2027 (relevant to employees).

    In their exact words Source: Manifesto

    Cut tax for workers by taking another 2p off employee National Insurance so that we will have halved it from 12% at the beginning of this year to 6% by April 2027, a total tax cut of £1,350 for the average worker on £35,000

    What this could mean for you

    This would apply to you if: employed.

    Sourced: The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2024: Clear Plan, Bold Action, Secure Future, 11 June 2024
    Cut tax for workers by taking another 2p off employee National Insurance so that we will have halved it from 12% at the beginning of this year to 6% by April 2027, a total tax cut of £1,350 for the average worker on £35,000

    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

    Explain this (2 terms)
    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.

    What they say Source: Manifesto

    The Conservative Party's current plan says it would introduce a First Job Bonus, a £5,000 tax cut for young people entering work for the first time, paid into a savings account (relevant to under-25s).

    In their exact words Source: Manifesto

    Introducing a First Job Bonus a £5,000 tax cut for young people entering work for the first time, paid into a savings account

    What this could mean for you

    This would apply to you if: 16 to 17 or 18 to 24.

    Sourced: Our Plan for Britain
    Introducing a First Job Bonus a £5,000 tax cut for young people entering work for the first time, paid into a savings account

    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 it would abolish VAT on household energy bills for three years.

    In their exact words Source: Manifesto

    Abolish VAT on household energy bills for 3 years
    Sourced: Our Plan for Britain
    Abolish VAT on household energy bills for 3 years

    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 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 2024
    Removing 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/

    Explain this (2 terms)
    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.

    What they say Source: Manifesto

    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 2024
    Restore 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/

    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

    The Green Party's 2024 manifesto pledged a wealth tax of 1% a year on assets above £10 million and 2% above £1 billion.

    In their exact words Source: Manifesto

    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 2024
    A 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/

    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.

  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 the record shows Source: Public record

    In government, Labour's Budget 2025 removed the two-child limit in Universal Credit in full from April 2026 (relevant to households with children).

    In their exact words Source: Public record

    The historic decision to remove the two-child limit in full from April 2026 will lift 450,000 children out of poverty - the biggest reduction at any Budget this century.

    What this could mean for you

    This would apply to you if: there are children.

    Sourced: Strong foundations, secure future: a Budget that delivers on the country's priorities (Budget 2025 press release), 26 November 2025
    The historic decision to remove the two-child limit in full from April 2026 will lift 450,000 children out of poverty - the biggest reduction at any Budget this century.

    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

    Explain this (2 terms)
    Universal Credit
    The main working-age benefit, paid monthly, combining what used to be six separate payments.
    Two-Child Limit
    A rule that limits the child element of Universal Credit and tax credits to the first two children in most families.

    Plain-English definitions of what the term means, not whether the policy is a good idea.

    What the record shows Source: Public record

    In government, Labour's Budget 2025 froze personal tax thresholds from 2028 to 2031 (enacted policy, not a manifesto pledge).

    In their exact words Source: Public record

    Asking everyone to contribute, the current personal tax thresholds will be frozen from 2028 to 2031, but those with broader shoulders will contribute more through fair reforms previously ducked for too long.
    Sourced: Strong foundations, secure future: a Budget that delivers on the country's priorities (Budget 2025 press release), 26 November 2025
    Asking everyone to contribute, the current personal tax thresholds will be frozen from 2028 to 2031, but those with broader shoulders will contribute more through fair reforms previously ducked for too long.

    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

    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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