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- Sagal Abdi-WaliLabour Party
What they say Source: Manifesto
Labour's 2024 manifesto pledged steadfast military, financial and diplomatic support for Ukraine.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
With Labour, the UK’s military, financial, diplomatic and political support for Ukraine will remain steadfast.
Sourced: Labour Party Manifesto 2024: Britain reconnected, 13 June 2024
With Labour, the UK’s military, financial, diplomatic and political support for Ukraine will remain steadfast.
Labour Party Manifesto 2024: Britain reconnected, Labour Party, published 13 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy. https://labour.org.uk/change/britain-reconnected/
Explain this
- Manifesto
- A party's published programme for an election, setting out what it says it would do.
What they say Source: Manifesto
Labour's 2024 manifesto ruled out a return to the EU single market, customs union or freedom of movement.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
There will be no return to the single market, the customs union, or freedom of movement.
Sourced: Labour Party Manifesto 2024: Britain reconnected, 13 June 2024
There will be no return to the single market, the customs union, or freedom of movement.
Labour Party Manifesto 2024: Britain reconnected, Labour Party, published 13 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy. https://labour.org.uk/change/britain-reconnected/
Explain this
- Manifesto
- A party's published programme for an election, setting out what it says it would do.
What they say Source: Manifesto
Labour's 2024 manifesto committed to recognising a Palestinian state as part of a two-state solution.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
We are committed to recognising a Palestinian state as a contribution to a renewed peace process which results in a two-state solution with a safe and secure Israel alongside a viable and sovereign Palestinian state.
Sourced: Labour Party Manifesto 2024: Britain reconnected, 13 June 2024
We are committed to recognising a Palestinian state as a contribution to a renewed peace process which results in a two-state solution with a safe and secure Israel alongside a viable and sovereign Palestinian state.
Labour Party Manifesto 2024: Britain reconnected, Labour Party, published 13 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy. https://labour.org.uk/change/britain-reconnected/
Explain this
- Manifesto
- A party's published programme for an election, setting out what it says it would do.
- Barmy BrunchOfficial Monster Raving Loony Party
What they say Source: Manifesto
The Official Monster Raving Loony Party pledged a referendum on whether the UK should be in or out of Eurovision.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
We will offer a referendum to decide whether the UK should be IN or OUT of Eurovision
Sourced: Holborn & St Pancras (Vote Barmy Brunch manicfesto), 9 September 2026
We will offer a referendum to decide whether the UK should be IN or OUT of Eurovision
Holborn & St Pancras (Vote Barmy Brunch manicfesto), The Official Monster Raving Loony Party (party site), published 9 September 2026. Retrieved 24 September 2026. Archived copy. https://www.loonyparty.com/5406/9643/no-time-for-breakfast/
What they say Source: Manifesto
The Official Monster Raving Loony Party pledged that Britain will exit Europe and join the Duchy of Cornwall to benefit from tax exemptions.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
B. BRITAIN will exit Europe and join the Duchy of Cornwall to benefit from tax exemptions.
Sourced: Policies A-Z (The A-Z of the OMRLP Manicfesto)
B. BRITAIN will exit Europe and join the Duchy of Cornwall to benefit from tax exemptions.
Policies A-Z (The A-Z of the OMRLP Manicfesto), The Official Monster Raving Loony Party (party site). Retrieved 24 September 2026. Archived copy. https://www.loonyparty.com/proposals/policies-a-z/
- Ewan CameronThe Conservative Party Candidate
What they say Source: Manifesto
The Conservative Party's current plan says it is pressing for defence spending of 3% of GDP now rather than in 2031.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
We are pushing Labour to spend 3% of GDP on defence now, not in 2031
Sourced: Our Plan for Britain
We are pushing Labour to spend 3% of GDP on defence now, not in 2031
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 pledged to reallocate up to £50 billion of funding currently spent on environmental projects to defence through a Sovereign Defence Fund.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Prioritise investment in defence by reallocating up to £50 billion of funding currently spent on costly environmental projects through a Sovereign Defence Fund
Sourced: Our Plan for Britain
Prioritise investment in defence by reallocating up to £50 billion of funding currently spent on costly environmental projects through a Sovereign Defence Fund
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 pledged a Tax Free Reservists Scheme with the aim of growing the Armed Forces Reserves to 50,000 personnel.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Introduce a Tax Free Reservists Scheme. To grow Britain's Armed Forces Reserves to 50,000 personnel, strengthening our nation's security while recognising the enormous contribution made by our reservists.
Sourced: Our Plan for Britain
Introduce a Tax Free Reservists Scheme. To grow Britain's Armed Forces Reserves to 50,000 personnel, strengthening our nation's security while recognising the enormous contribution made by our reservists.
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 pledged to support service personnel through a new Armed Forces Housing Association.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Support service personnel through a new Armed Forces Housing Association
What this could mean for you
This would apply to you if: someone has served in the armed forces.
Sourced: Our Plan for Britain
Support service personnel through a new Armed Forces Housing Association
Our Plan for Britain, Conservative Party. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy. https://www.conservatives.com/our-plan-for-britain
- Tom DarwoodIndependent
Nothing published that we could source on this topic.
- Clare FischerClimate Party
Nothing published that we could source on this topic.
- George GallowayWorkers Party
What they say Source: Own words
Criticises the Greens and Labour for supporting continued financial support to Ukraine.
In their exact words Source: Own words
Greens and Labour support sending endless £billions to Ukraine.
Sourced: Statement to voters: George Galloway
Greens and Labour support sending endless £billions to Ukraine.
Statement to voters: George Galloway, George Galloway (candidate), via Democracy Club. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy. https://candidates.democracyclub.org.uk/person/4754/
What they say Source: Own words
Says Britain's future lies in reindustrialisation and national sovereignty.
In their exact words Source: Own words
We believe Britain's future lies in reindustrialisation, national sovereignty and economic policies that put workers, communities and productive industry first.
Sourced: Statement to voters: George Galloway
We believe Britain's future lies in reindustrialisation, national sovereignty and economic policies that put workers, communities and productive industry first.
Statement to voters: George Galloway, George Galloway (candidate), via Democracy Club. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy. https://candidates.democracyclub.org.uk/person/4754/
- Tyler Kurtis JohnsonRestore Britain
What they say Source: Manifesto
Restore Britain pledged to scrap all forms of foreign aid that it judges do nothing to advance Britain's national interests.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
All forms of foreign aid that do nothing to advance Britain's national interests in the world would be scrapped.
Sourced: Put British Interests First (Our Objectives), 13 February 2026
All forms of foreign aid that do nothing to advance Britain's national interests in the world would be scrapped.
Put British Interests First (Our Objectives), Restore Britain (party site), published 13 February 2026. Retrieved 24 September 2026. https://www.restorebritain.org.uk/foreign_policy
What they say Source: Manifesto
Restore Britain pledged to abolish all diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programmes across government departments, including the Ministry of Defence.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
A Restore Britain government would abolish every trace of DEI across all government departments. Nowhere does this matter more than within the Ministry of Defence.
Sourced: Put British Interests First (Our Objectives), 13 February 2026
A Restore Britain government would abolish every trace of DEI across all government departments. Nowhere does this matter more than within the Ministry of Defence.
Put British Interests First (Our Objectives), Restore Britain (party site), published 13 February 2026. Retrieved 24 September 2026. https://www.restorebritain.org.uk/foreign_policy
- Briony Anne Lonbay KapoorRejoin EU
What they say Source: Own words
Says she stands for the Rejoin EU Party to give voice to those in favour of EU membership and to protest that the main parties do not give the issue enough importance.
In their exact words Source: Own words
I’m standing in the Holborn & St Pancras by-election on behalf of the Rejoin EU Party to give voice to the majority in favour of our membership of the EU and to protest that the main parties aren’t giving the issue the importance it merits.
Sourced: Statement to voters: Briony Anne Lonbay Kapoor
I’m standing in the Holborn & St Pancras by-election on behalf of the Rejoin EU Party to give voice to the majority in favour of our membership of the EU and to protest that the main parties aren’t giving the issue the importance it merits.
Statement to voters: Briony Anne Lonbay Kapoor, Briony Anne Lonbay Kapoor (candidate), via Democracy Club. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy. https://candidates.democracyclub.org.uk/person/109391/
Explain this
- By-Election
- An election held between scheduled elections, usually because the sitting member has died, resigned or been removed.
What they say Source: Manifesto
Rejoin EU pledged a return to full EU membership.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Like most Britons today, the Rejoin EU Party seeks our return to full EU membership for better prosperity, enhanced security and increased personal freedoms.
Sourced: Manifesto 2024 – The Rejoin EU Party
Like most Britons today, the Rejoin EU Party seeks our return to full EU membership for better prosperity, enhanced security and increased personal freedoms.
Manifesto 2024 – The Rejoin EU Party, Rejoin EU Party (party site). Retrieved 24 September 2026. Archived copy. https://therejoineuparty.com/manifesto-2024/
What they say Source: Manifesto
Rejoin EU says its defence and security policy is greater European military integration and shared access to EU intelligence and security databases.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Our defence, security and justice policies emphasise greater European military integration and shared access to EU intelligence and security databases to combat emerging threats.
Sourced: Manifesto 2024 – The Rejoin EU Party
Our defence, security and justice policies emphasise greater European military integration and shared access to EU intelligence and security databases to combat emerging threats.
Manifesto 2024 – The Rejoin EU Party, Rejoin EU Party (party site). Retrieved 24 September 2026. Archived copy. https://therejoineuparty.com/manifesto-2024/
- Peter NewmanReform UK
What they say Source: Manifesto
Reform UK says it would commit to spending 3.5% of GDP on defence by 2035.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
We will invest significantly in capability, readiness, and equipment for our forces. We will commit to spending 3.5% of GDP on defence by 2035.
Sourced: Our Policies (Reform UK policy page)
We will invest significantly in capability, readiness, and equipment for our forces. We will commit to spending 3.5% of GDP on defence by 2035.
Our Policies (Reform UK policy page), Reform UK (party site). Retrieved 24 September 2026. https://www.reformparty.uk/policies
What they say Source: Manifesto
Reform UK says it would withdraw the UK from the European Convention on Human Rights.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
We will leave the European Convention on Human Rights, repeal the Human Rights Act and pass legislation to ensure that anyone who enters the country illegally will be ineligible for asylum.
Sourced: Our Policies (Reform UK policy page)
We will leave the European Convention on Human Rights, repeal the Human Rights Act and pass legislation to ensure that anyone who enters the country illegally will be ineligible for asylum.
Our Policies (Reform UK policy page), Reform UK (party site). Retrieved 24 September 2026. https://www.reformparty.uk/policies
What they say Source: Manifesto
Reform UK says it would ensure the armed forces are ready to deal with threats posed by Russia and China.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
We will ensure our armed forces are ready to deal with the ever-present threats posed by Russia and China.
Sourced: Our Policies (Reform UK policy page)
We will ensure our armed forces are ready to deal with the ever-present threats posed by Russia and China.
Our Policies (Reform UK policy page), Reform UK (party site). Retrieved 24 September 2026. https://www.reformparty.uk/policies
- Ketankumar PipaliyaUK VOICE safer and stronger UK
What they say Source: Manifesto
UK Voice says it supports closer economic cooperation with Europe, without specifying the form.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Britain First, Not Britain Alone Closer economic cooperation with Europe. NATO commitment. A foreign policy based on British interests, not blind loyalty.
Sourced: UK Voice - Where We Stand For
Britain First, Not Britain Alone Closer economic cooperation with Europe. NATO commitment. A foreign policy based on British interests, not blind loyalty.
UK Voice - Where We Stand For, UK Voice (party site). Retrieved 24 September 2026. Archived copy. https://www.myukvoice.org/
- Zack PolanskiThe Green Party
What they say Source: Manifesto
The Green Party's 2024 manifesto pledged to sign the UN nuclear-weapons prohibition treaty and cancel Trident.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
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 2024
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.
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/
Explain this
- 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.
What they say Source: Manifesto
The Green Party's 2024 manifesto pledged to rejoin the EU when political conditions allow.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Re-join the EU as soon as the political conditions are right.
Sourced: Green Party Manifesto 2024: A Fairer, Greener World, 12 June 2024
Re-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/
Explain this
- Manifesto
- A party's published programme for an election, setting out what it says it would do.
- Jonathan SilbermanCommunist League
What they say Source: Own words
Says working people face a march by rival capitalist powers towards world war alongside attacks on living standards.
In their exact words Source: Own words
What working people in Holborn and St. Pancras, the UK and globally face now is a march by rival capitalist powers to World War III alongside a mounting attack on our living standards and rights.
Sourced: Statement to voters: Jonathan Silberman
What working people in Holborn and St. Pancras, the UK and globally face now is a march by rival capitalist powers to World War III alongside a mounting attack on our living standards and rights.
Statement to voters: Jonathan Silberman, Jonathan Silberman (candidate), via Democracy Club. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy. https://candidates.democracyclub.org.uk/person/6911/
- Helen Spiby-VannChristian Peoples Alliance
What they say Source: Manifesto
Christian Peoples Alliance pledged to cancel the Trident renewal programme, which it says would save around £50bn, while keeping existing nuclear weapons except by negotiation.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
We would cancel the Trident renewal programme saving around £50bn. We would, however, not dispose of our existing weapons except by negotiation.
Sourced: Christian Peoples Alliance General Election Manifesto (Updated 2026)
We would cancel the Trident renewal programme saving around £50bn. We would, however, not dispose of our existing weapons except by negotiation.
Christian Peoples Alliance General Election Manifesto (Updated 2026), Christian Peoples Alliance (party site). Retrieved 24 September 2026. https://cpaparty.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/CPA-Manifesto-cover-2026.pdf
Explain this
- Trident
- The UK's nuclear weapons system, carried on submarines.
What they say Source: Manifesto
Christian Peoples Alliance pledged to spend defence resources on a missile shield and missile-diversion technology rather than updating Trident or buying nuclear-capable aircraft from the USA.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Use resources for a missile shield and technology to divert missiles, rather than updating Trident or buying planes that can carry nuclear weapons from the USA.
Sourced: Christian Peoples Alliance General Election Manifesto (Updated 2026)
Use resources for a missile shield and technology to divert missiles, rather than updating Trident or buying planes that can carry nuclear weapons from the USA.
Christian Peoples Alliance General Election Manifesto (Updated 2026), Christian Peoples Alliance (party site). Retrieved 24 September 2026. https://cpaparty.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/CPA-Manifesto-cover-2026.pdf
Explain this
- Trident
- The UK's nuclear weapons system, carried on submarines.
- Patrick Thomas StillmanLiberal Democrats
What they say Source: Manifesto
The Liberal Democrats say that, as the final stage of their four-stage roadmap on Europe, they would seek to join the EU Single Market, with EU membership as their longer-term objective.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Finally, once ties of trust and friendship have been renewed, and the damage the Conservatives have caused to trade between the UK and EU has begun to be repaired, we would aim to place the UK-EU relationship on a more formal and stable footing by seeking to join the Single Market. All these measures will help to restore the British economy and the prosperity and opportunities of its citizens, and are also essential steps on the road to EU membership, which remains our longer-term objective.
Sourced: For a Fair Deal - Liberal Democrat Manifesto 2024 (full document)
Finally, once ties of trust and friendship have been renewed, and the damage the Conservatives have caused to trade between the UK and EU has begun to be repaired, we would aim to place the UK-EU relationship on a more formal and stable footing by seeking to join the Single Market. All these measures will help to restore the British economy and the prosperity and opportunities of its citizens, and are also essential steps on the road to EU membership, which remains our longer-term objective.
For a Fair Deal - Liberal Democrat Manifesto 2024 (full document), Liberal Democrats. Retrieved 25 September 2026. Archived copy. https://www.libdems.org.uk/fileadmin/groups/2_Federal_Party/Documents/PolicyPapers/Manifesto_2024/For_a_Fair_Deal_-_Liberal_Democrat_Manifesto_2024.pdf
What they say Source: Manifesto
The Liberal Democrats pledged to increase defence spending in every year of the Parliament, with an ambition to spend at least 2.5% of GDP on defence.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Maintaining the UK’s support for NATO, and accordingly increasing defence spending in every year of the Parliament, with an ambition to spend at least 2.5% of GDP on defence.
Sourced: For a Fair Deal - Liberal Democrat Manifesto 2024 (full document)
Maintaining the UK’s support for NATO, and accordingly increasing defence spending in every year of the Parliament, with an ambition to spend at least 2.5% of GDP on defence.
For a Fair Deal - Liberal Democrat Manifesto 2024 (full document), Liberal Democrats. Retrieved 25 September 2026. Archived copy. https://www.libdems.org.uk/fileadmin/groups/2_Federal_Party/Documents/PolicyPapers/Manifesto_2024/For_a_Fair_Deal_-_Liberal_Democrat_Manifesto_2024.pdf
What they say Source: Manifesto
The Liberal Democrats pledged to reverse the cut to the Army, with a longer-term ambition of raising regular troop numbers back to over 100,000.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Reversing the Conservative Government’s cut to the Army, with a longer-term ambition of increasing regular troop numbers back to over 100,000.
Sourced: For a Fair Deal - Liberal Democrat Manifesto 2024 (full document)
Reversing the Conservative Government’s cut to the Army, with a longer-term ambition of increasing regular troop numbers back to over 100,000.
For a Fair Deal - Liberal Democrat Manifesto 2024 (full document), Liberal Democrats. Retrieved 25 September 2026. Archived copy. https://www.libdems.org.uk/fileadmin/groups/2_Federal_Party/Documents/PolicyPapers/Manifesto_2024/For_a_Fair_Deal_-_Liberal_Democrat_Manifesto_2024.pdf
- Ben WalkerUKIP - NO to Illegal Immigration
What they say Source: Manifesto
UKIP pledged to raise defence spending to 5% of GDP.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
The Party will increase defence spending to 5% of our national GDP, in an effort to increase employment, develop national skills, improve community cohesion and re-industrialise areas across the United Kingdom.
Sourced: The UKIP Living Manifesto 2025
The Party will increase defence spending to 5% of our national GDP, in an effort to increase employment, develop national skills, improve community cohesion and re-industrialise areas across the United Kingdom.
The UKIP Living Manifesto 2025, UK Independence Party (party site). Retrieved 24 September 2026. Archived copy. https://irp.cdn-website.com/f6e3b8c6/files/uploaded/2025_Manifesto_-_REV3_MASTER_COPY.pdf
What they say Source: Manifesto
UKIP pledged to trigger Article 16 to scrap the Northern Ireland Protocol.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
The UK will trigger Article 16 as a means of scrapping the Protocol to reinstate the position of Northern Ireland as a part of the United Kingdom.
Sourced: The UKIP Living Manifesto 2025
The UK will trigger Article 16 as a means of scrapping the Protocol to reinstate the position of Northern Ireland as a part of the United Kingdom.
The UKIP Living Manifesto 2025, UK Independence Party (party site). Retrieved 24 September 2026. Archived copy. https://irp.cdn-website.com/f6e3b8c6/files/uploaded/2025_Manifesto_-_REV3_MASTER_COPY.pdf
Go deeper on defence, foreign affairs and the eu: independent sources
- Armed Forces Commissioner Act 2025 (as enacted)
- Commons Library: UK defence expenditure
- Royal United Services Institute (RUSI)
- UK in a Changing Europe
Cross-cutting: polling, fact-checking, parliamentary research
- Commons Library: constituency data dashboards
- electionleaflets.org: archive of election leaflets, searchable by area
- Electoral Commission: political finance register (donations, loans, spending)
- Full Fact
- House of Commons Library research briefings
- Institute for Government
- Ipsos Issues Index: what the public says matters most
- LG Inform: council performance and finance data
- Local Elections Archive Project: every council result since 2002
- mySociety Local Intelligence Hub: data by constituency
- UK Parliament: Commons votes (every division, how each MP voted)
- UK Parliament: petitions, with signatures by constituency