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- Sagal Abdi-WaliLabour Party
What they say Source: Manifesto
Labour's 2024 manifesto pledged a Race Equality Act enshrining the right to equal pay for Black, Asian and other ethnic minority people.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Labour will introduce a landmark Race Equality Act, to enshrine in law the full right to equal pay for Black, Asian, and other ethnic minority people, strengthen protections against dual discrimination and root out other racial inequalities.
Sourced: Labour Party Manifesto 2024: Break down barriers to opportunity, 13 June 2024
Labour will introduce a landmark Race Equality Act, to enshrine in law the full right to equal pay for Black, Asian, and other ethnic minority people, strengthen protections against dual discrimination and root out other racial inequalities.
Labour Party Manifesto 2024: Break down barriers to opportunity, Labour Party, published 13 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy. https://labour.org.uk/change/break-down-barriers-to-opportunity/
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- Manifesto
- A party's published programme for an election, setting out what it says it would do.
- Equality Act
- The 2010 law that brings together protection from discrimination, covering characteristics such as age, disability, race, religion, sex and sexual orientation.
What they say Source: Manifesto
Labour's 2024 manifesto pledged a full trans-inclusive ban on conversion practices.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
So-called conversion therapy is abuse – there is no other word for it – so Labour will finally deliver a full trans-inclusive ban on conversion practices, while protecting the freedom for people to explore their sexual orientation and gender identity.
Sourced: Labour Party Manifesto 2024: Break down barriers to opportunity, 13 June 2024
So-called conversion therapy is abuse – there is no other word for it – so Labour will finally deliver a full trans-inclusive ban on conversion practices, while protecting the freedom for people to explore their sexual orientation and gender identity.
Labour Party Manifesto 2024: Break down barriers to opportunity, Labour Party, published 13 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy. https://labour.org.uk/change/break-down-barriers-to-opportunity/
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- 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 working with disabled people so their views are at the heart of policy (relevant to households with a disabled member).
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Labour is committed to championing the rights of disabled people and to the principle of working with them, so that their views and voices will be at the heart of all we do.
What this could mean for you
This would apply to you if: someone is disabled or has a long-term condition.
Sourced: Labour Party Manifesto 2024: Break down barriers to opportunity, 13 June 2024
Labour is committed to championing the rights of disabled people and to the principle of working with them, so that their views and voices will be at the heart of all we do.
Labour Party Manifesto 2024: Break down barriers to opportunity, Labour Party, published 13 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy. https://labour.org.uk/change/break-down-barriers-to-opportunity/
Explain this
- Manifesto
- A party's published programme for an election, setting out what it says it would do.
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What they say Source: Manifesto
Labour's 2024 manifesto pledged to enact the socio-economic duty in the Equality Act 2010.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Labour will ensure no matter whatever your background, you can thrive, and therefore we will enact the socio-economic duty in the Equality Act 2010.
Sourced: Labour Party Manifesto 2024: Break down barriers to opportunity, 13 June 2024
Labour will ensure no matter whatever your background, you can thrive, and therefore we will enact the socio-economic duty in the Equality Act 2010.
Labour Party Manifesto 2024: Break down barriers to opportunity, Labour Party, published 13 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy. https://labour.org.uk/change/break-down-barriers-to-opportunity/
Explain this
- Manifesto
- A party's published programme for an election, setting out what it says it would do.
- Equality Act
- The 2010 law that brings together protection from discrimination, covering characteristics such as age, disability, race, religion, sex and sexual orientation.
- Socio-Economic Duty
- A part of the Equality Act, not yet in force in England, that would require public bodies to consider how their decisions affect inequality.
What they say Source: Manifesto
Labour's 2024 manifesto pledged the full right to equal pay for disabled people (relevant to households with a disabled member).
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
We will introduce the full right to equal pay for disabled people.
What this could mean for you
This would apply to you if: someone is disabled or has a long-term condition.
Sourced: Labour Party Manifesto 2024: Break down barriers to opportunity, 13 June 2024
We will introduce the full right to equal pay for disabled people.
Labour Party Manifesto 2024: Break down barriers to opportunity, Labour Party, published 13 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy. https://labour.org.uk/change/break-down-barriers-to-opportunity/
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- 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 to introduce a Court of Human Lefts to make things fairer.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Legal System…To make things fairer we will introduce a Court of Human Lefts.
Sourced: The OFFICIAL Monster Raving Loony Party Manicfesto for General Election 2024, 13 June 2024
Legal System…To make things fairer we will introduce a Court of Human Lefts.
The OFFICIAL Monster Raving Loony Party Manicfesto for General Election 2024, The Official Monster Raving Loony Party (party site), published 13 June 2024. Retrieved 24 September 2026. Archived copy. https://www.loonyparty.com/3515/8736/manicfesto-for-general-election-2024/
- Ewan CameronThe Conservative Party Candidate
What they say Source: Manifesto
The Conservative Party states that the Public Sector Equality Duty should be repealed.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Following detailed advice by prominent barrister Andrew Dinsmore, the Conservatives have concluded that the Public Sector Equality Duty should be repealed.
Sourced: Our Plan for Britain
Following detailed advice by prominent barrister Andrew Dinsmore, the Conservatives have concluded that the Public Sector Equality Duty should be repealed.
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 scrap the recording of Non-Crime Hate Incidents by police.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Scrap “Non-Crime Hate Incidents” that waste police time and threaten free speech
Sourced: Our Plan for Britain
Scrap “Non-Crime Hate Incidents” that waste police time and threaten free speech
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 oppose and scrap plans for digital ID cards.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Oppose and scrap Labour’s plans for digital ID cards
Sourced: Our Plan for Britain
Oppose and scrap Labour’s plans for digital ID cards
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 says it has commissioned Lord Young of Acton to examine threats to free speech in everyday life, reporting later in 2026.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Commission Lord Young of Acton to examine threats to free speech in everyday life, reporting later this year
Sourced: Our Plan for Britain
Commission Lord Young of Acton to examine threats to free speech in everyday life, reporting later this year
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 that a Conservative government would ban election materials in foreign languages.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
We have already announced that the next Conservative Government would ban election materials in foreign languages.
Sourced: Our Plan for Britain
We have already announced that the next Conservative Government would ban election materials in foreign languages.
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: Manifesto
Workers Party of Britain pledged to continue to uphold access provisions for disabled people and invest in technology to enhance their capacity.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
We will continue to uphold access provisions for the disabled and invest in technology to enhance their capacity.
What this could mean for you
This would apply to you if: someone is disabled or has a long-term condition.
Sourced: Britain Deserves Better – The Workers Party Manifesto
We will continue to uphold access provisions for the disabled and invest in technology to enhance their capacity.
Britain Deserves Better – The Workers Party Manifesto, Workers Party of Britain (party site). Retrieved 24 September 2026. Archived copy. https://workerspartybritain.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/01_Manifesto_FINAL_mar.pdf
What they say Source: Manifesto
Workers Party of Britain states it is committed to equal participation of men and women in the workplace, but not under exploitative conditions or at the expense of children or family life.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
While the Workers Party of Britain is absolutely committed to equal participation of men and women in the work place, it must not be under exploitative conditions or at the expense of children or family life.
Sourced: Britain Deserves Better – The Workers Party Manifesto
While the Workers Party of Britain is absolutely committed to equal participation of men and women in the work place, it must not be under exploitative conditions or at the expense of children or family life.
Britain Deserves Better – The Workers Party Manifesto, Workers Party of Britain (party site). Retrieved 24 September 2026. Archived copy. https://workerspartybritain.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/01_Manifesto_FINAL_mar.pdf
- Tyler Kurtis JohnsonRestore Britain
What they say Source: Manifesto
Restore Britain pledged to repeal the Gender Recognition Act and to stop the state issuing legal documents that change a person's sex in law.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
In view of these principles, the Gender Recognition Act must be repealed. The state must no longer issue legal documents that permit individuals to change their sex in law.
Sourced: Restore Britain's Social and Cultural Foundations (Our Objectives), 13 February 2026
In view of these principles, the Gender Recognition Act must be repealed. The state must no longer issue legal documents that permit individuals to change their sex in law.
Restore Britain's Social and Cultural Foundations (Our Objectives), Restore Britain (party site), published 13 February 2026. Retrieved 24 September 2026. https://www.restorebritain.org.uk/cultural_identity_social_issues
What they say Source: Manifesto
Restore Britain pledged, under the heading 'Ban the Burqa', to ban the burqa and the niqab, which it describes as having no place on British high streets.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Both the burqa and the niqab are fundamentally un-British and have no place on our high streets.
Sourced: Restore Britain's Social and Cultural Foundations (Our Objectives), 13 February 2026
Both the burqa and the niqab are fundamentally un-British and have no place on our high streets.
Restore Britain's Social and Cultural Foundations (Our Objectives), Restore Britain (party site), published 13 February 2026. Retrieved 24 September 2026. https://www.restorebritain.org.uk/cultural_identity_social_issues
- Briony Anne Lonbay KapoorRejoin EU
What they say Source: Manifesto
Rejoin EU says that as an EU member state the UK would get the EU treaty guarantees on full employment, combating social exclusion and discrimination, and social justice and protection.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
the guarantees contained in the EU treaties, which stipulate that the core values of the Union include the achievement of ‘full employment and social progress’, combating ‘social exclusion and discrimination’ and promoting ‘social justice and protection’;
Sourced: Policy Briefings – The Rejoin EU Party
the guarantees contained in the EU treaties, which stipulate that the core values of the Union include the achievement of ‘full employment and social progress’, combating ‘social exclusion and discrimination’ and promoting ‘social justice and protection’;
Policy Briefings – The Rejoin EU Party, Rejoin EU Party (party site). Retrieved 24 September 2026. Archived copy. https://therejoineuparty.com/policy-briefings/
- Peter NewmanReform UK
What they say Source: Manifesto
Reform UK says it would repeal the Human Rights Act.
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's 2024 contract states that primary and secondary schools would have no gender questioning, social transitioning or pronoun swapping, would inform parents of under-16s about their children's life decisions, and must have single-sex facilities.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Ban Transgender Ideology in Primary and Secondary Schools No gender questioning, social transitioning or pronoun swapping. Inform parents of under 16s about their children’s life decisions. Schools must have single sex facilities.
What this could mean for you
This would apply to you if: school age (5 to 17).
Sourced: Our Contract with You (Reform UK 2024 general election manifesto)
Ban Transgender Ideology in Primary and Secondary Schools No gender questioning, social transitioning or pronoun swapping. Inform parents of under 16s about their children’s life decisions. Schools must have single sex facilities.
Our Contract with You (Reform UK 2024 general election manifesto), Reform UK (party PDF). Retrieved 24 September 2026. Archived copy. https://assets.nationbuilder.com/reformuk/pages/253/attachments/original/1718625371/Reform_UK_Our_Contract_with_You.pdf
- Ketankumar PipaliyaUK VOICE safer and stronger UK
Nothing published that we could source on this topic.
- Zack PolanskiThe Green Party
What they say Source: Manifesto
The Green Party's 2024 manifesto pledged to campaign for the right of self-identification for trans and non-binary people.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
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 2024
Campaign 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.
What they say Source: Manifesto
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 2024
Reform 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/
Explain this
- 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.
- Jonathan SilbermanCommunist League
Nothing published that we could source on this topic.
- Helen Spiby-VannChristian Peoples Alliance
What they say Source: Manifesto
Christian Peoples Alliance pledged to repeal the Gender Recognition Act 2004.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
We will also repeal the Gender Recognition Act 2004 which allows replacement birth certificates that create a legal fiction and undermine the very basis of man-woman marriage.
Sourced: Christian Peoples Alliance General Election Manifesto (Updated 2026)
We will also repeal the Gender Recognition Act 2004 which allows replacement birth certificates that create a legal fiction and undermine the very basis of man-woman marriage.
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
What they say Source: Manifesto
Christian Peoples Alliance says schools and employers must not be able to take action against teachers or individuals who support what it calls real marriage.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Schools must not be able to take action against teachers who support real marriage, and neither should any employer, public sector or otherwise, be able to take discriminatory action against any individual on this basis.
Sourced: Christian Peoples Alliance General Election Manifesto (Updated 2026)
Schools must not be able to take action against teachers who support real marriage, and neither should any employer, public sector or otherwise, be able to take discriminatory action against any individual on this basis.
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
- Patrick Thomas StillmanLiberal Democrats
What they say Source: Manifesto
The Liberal Democrats pledged to ban all forms of conversion therapies and practices.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Ban all forms of conversion therapies and practices.
Sourced: For a Fair Deal - Liberal Democrat Manifesto 2024 (full document)
Ban all forms of conversion therapies and practices.
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 make misogyny a hate crime.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Make misogyny a hate crime and give police and prosecutors the resources and training they need to prevent and prosecute all hate crimes while supporting survivors.
Sourced: For a Fair Deal - Liberal Democrat Manifesto 2024 (full document)
Make misogyny a hate crime and give police and prosecutors the resources and training they need to prevent and prosecute all hate crimes while supporting survivors.
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 a new right to flexible working for everyone and a right for every disabled person to work from home unless there are significant business reasons against it.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Give everyone a new right to flexible working and every disabled person the right to work from home if they want to, unless there are significant business reasons why it is not possible.
What this could mean for you
This would apply to you if: employed.
Sourced: For a Fair Deal - Liberal Democrat Manifesto 2024 (full document)
Give everyone a new right to flexible working and every disabled person the right to work from home if they want to, unless there are significant business reasons why it is not possible.
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
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What they say Source: Manifesto
The Liberal Democrats pledged to reform the gender recognition process by removing the requirement for medical reports, recognising non-binary identities in law and removing the spousal veto.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Reform the gender recognition process to remove the requirement for medical reports, recognise non-binary identities in law, and remove the spousal veto.
Sourced: For a Fair Deal - Liberal Democrat Manifesto 2024 (full document)
Reform the gender recognition process to remove the requirement for medical reports, recognise non-binary identities in law, and remove the spousal veto.
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 repeal the Gender Recognition Act and end NHS provision of gender reassignment surgery or treatment.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
The Party will repeal the Gender Recognition Act. The NHS will not offer gender reassignment surgery or treatments of any kind.
Sourced: The UKIP Living Manifesto 2025
The Party will repeal the Gender Recognition Act. The NHS will not offer gender reassignment surgery or treatments of any kind.
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 repeal the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013, with civil partnerships conferring similar administrative rights.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
In recognition of the importance of marriage to society, as the bedrock of family, the Party will repeal the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013. Civil partnerships for homosexuals should confer similar rights in terms of power of attorney and administrative affairs, but same-sex partnerships are not equal to marriage for the purposes of biological reproduction.
Sourced: The UKIP Living Manifesto 2025
In recognition of the importance of marriage to society, as the bedrock of family, the Party will repeal the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013. Civil partnerships for homosexuals should confer similar rights in terms of power of attorney and administrative affairs, but same-sex partnerships are not equal to marriage for the purposes of biological reproduction.
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 equality and rights: independent sources
- Commons Library: disability and benefits
- Disability Rights UK
- Equality Act 2010 (legislation.gov.uk)
- Equality and Human Rights Commission
- Sex Matters
- Stonewall: research and policy
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