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1Sagal Abdi-WaliLabour Party
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/
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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 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.
2Barmy BrunchOfficial Monster Raving Loony Party
What they say Source: Manifesto
The Official Monster Raving Loony Party pledged to reduce hospital waiting lists by using a smaller font.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
NHS…We will reduce hospital waiting lists by using a smaller font.
Sourced: The OFFICIAL Monster Raving Loony Party Manicfesto for General Election 2024, 13 June 2024
NHS…We will reduce hospital waiting lists by using a smaller font.
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/
What they say Source: Manifesto
The Official Monster Raving Loony Party pledged that X-ray machines will be manned by a skeleton staff.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
X. X-RAY machines will be manned by a skeleton staff.
Sourced: Policies A-Z (The A-Z of the OMRLP Manicfesto)
X. X-RAY machines will be manned by a skeleton staff.
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/
3Ewan CameronThe Conservative Party Candidate
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
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
4Tom DarwoodIndependent
Nothing published that we could source on this topic.
5Clare FischerClimate Party
What they say Source: Manifesto
The Climate Party says air quality will improve dramatically as petrol and diesel vehicles are phased out, without giving a date or target.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
As petrol and diesel vehicles become a thing of the past, and ecosystem services come to the fore, we will see a dramatic improvement in air quality.
Sourced: Our Blueprint for a Sustainable Future
As petrol and diesel vehicles become a thing of the past, and ecosystem services come to the fore, we will see a dramatic improvement in air quality.
Our Blueprint for a Sustainable Future, Climate Party (party site). Retrieved 24 September 2026. Archived copy. https://theclimate.party/blueprint-for-a-sustainable-future
6George GallowayWorkers Party
What they say Source: Manifesto
Workers Party of Britain pledged to end the Integrated Care Systems structure immediately and fully re-nationalise the NHS.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
We will end this system immediately and fully re-nationalise the NHS.
Sourced: Britain Deserves Better – The Workers Party Manifesto
We will end this system immediately and fully re-nationalise the NHS.
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 says it will reduce the NHS administrative and management structure, which it states has grown from 4% to 14% of budget over seventeen years.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
We will also initiate a massive reduction in the scale of the administrative and management structure of the NHS which has increased from 4% of budget to 14% of budget over the last seventeen years and is heading higher.
Sourced: Britain Deserves Better – The Workers Party Manifesto
We will also initiate a massive reduction in the scale of the administrative and management structure of the NHS which has increased from 4% of budget to 14% of budget over the last seventeen years and is heading higher.
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
7Tyler Kurtis JohnsonRestore Britain
What they say Source: Manifesto
Restore Britain pledged to remove the cap on medical school places and states the NHS would then be required to employ British-trained staff over foreign staff.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Medical school caps will be demolished. We would allow talented young British men and women to train in medicine. The NHS will then be forced to employ them over foreign staff.
Sourced: Restore the National Health Service (Our Objectives), 13 February 2026
Medical school caps will be demolished. We would allow talented young British men and women to train in medicine. The NHS will then be forced to employ them over foreign staff.
Restore the National Health Service (Our Objectives), Restore Britain (party site), published 13 February 2026. Retrieved 24 September 2026. https://www.restorebritain.org.uk/healthcare
What they say Source: Manifesto
Restore Britain pledged to repeal the assisted dying bill.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Restore Britain would repeal the assisted dying bill and reverse the changes that permit abortion up to birth.
Sourced: Restore Britain's Social and Cultural Foundations (Our Objectives), 13 February 2026
Restore Britain would repeal the assisted dying bill and reverse the changes that permit abortion up to birth.
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
8Briony Anne Lonbay KapoorRejoin EU
What they say Source: Manifesto
Rejoin EU says restoring EU membership would return the UK to the European Health Insurance Card scheme and the European Medicines Agency.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Restoring EU membership would allow the UK to participate once again in the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) scheme, allowing Britons to benefit from healthcare in EU member states on the same terms as the home nationals of those countries and vice versa. Renewed participation in the European Medicines Agency would also likely improve medicine availability by simplifying and speeding up approvals of new drugs.
Sourced: Manifesto 2024 – The Rejoin EU Party
Restoring EU membership would allow the UK to participate once again in the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) scheme, allowing Britons to benefit from healthcare in EU member states on the same terms as the home nationals of those countries and vice versa. Renewed participation in the European Medicines Agency would also likely improve medicine availability by simplifying and speeding up approvals of new drugs.
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 re-joining the EU would raise GDP and tax revenue to fund the NHS and increase staffing through access to skilled EU workers.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Our party will improve the NHS by re-joining the EU, which is likely to boost the UK’s GDP and tax revenue significantly, thereby increasing the funding available to ensure better treatment, shorter waiting lists, enhanced pandemic preparedness and more staffing via greater access to skilled EU workers.
Sourced: Manifesto 2024 – The Rejoin EU Party
Our party will improve the NHS by re-joining the EU, which is likely to boost the UK’s GDP and tax revenue significantly, thereby increasing the funding available to ensure better treatment, shorter waiting lists, enhanced pandemic preparedness and more staffing via greater access to skilled EU workers.
Manifesto 2024 – The Rejoin EU Party, Rejoin EU Party (party site). Retrieved 24 September 2026. Archived copy. https://therejoineuparty.com/manifesto-2024/
9Peter NewmanReform UK
What they say Source: Manifesto
Reform UK states the NHS would remain free at the point of use and funded by general taxation under a Reform UK government.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Under a Reform UK Government, the NHS will remain free at the point of use and funded by general taxation.
Sourced: Our Policies (Reform UK policy page)
Under a Reform UK Government, the NHS will remain free at the point of use and funded by general taxation.
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 work to redirect NHS funding from back-office functions into frontline services.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
We will improve the NHS by working to redirect funding from back office bloat back into frontline services.
Sourced: Our Policies (Reform UK policy page)
We will improve the NHS by working to redirect funding from back office bloat back into frontline services.
Our Policies (Reform UK policy page), Reform UK (party site). Retrieved 24 September 2026. https://www.reformparty.uk/policies
10Ketankumar PipaliyaUK VOICE safer and stronger UK
What they say Source: Manifesto
UK Voice says the NHS should remain free at the point of use and be funded through corporate taxation, without giving figures.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Free at the point of use. Better funded through corporate taxation. Less bureaucracy, more investment in the people and services that matter.
Sourced: UK Voice - Where We Stand For
Free at the point of use. Better funded through corporate taxation. Less bureaucracy, more investment in the people and services that matter.
UK Voice - Where We Stand For, UK Voice (party site). Retrieved 24 September 2026. Archived copy. https://www.myukvoice.org/
11Zack PolanskiThe Green Party
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/
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 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/
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.
12Jonathan SilbermanCommunist League
Nothing published that we could source on this topic.
13Helen Spiby-VannChristian Peoples Alliance
What they say Source: Manifesto
Christian Peoples Alliance pledged to revert the NHS to the 1990s GP fundholding system.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
To solve the NHS problem we will revert to the 1990s GP fundholding system for the NHS.
Sourced: Christian Peoples Alliance General Election Manifesto (Updated 2026)
To solve the NHS problem we will revert to the 1990s GP fundholding system for the NHS.
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 pledged to make gender reassignment treatment or surgery for under-18s illegal and to stop the NHS funding such treatment for adults.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
We will make it strictly illegal to provide or perform any kind of ‘gender reassignment’ treatment or surgery on children under 18 years of age. We will also make it a policy not to fund or make available any kind of ‘gender reassignment’ treatment or surgery on the NHS for adults.
Sourced: Christian Peoples Alliance General Election Manifesto (Updated 2026)
We will make it strictly illegal to provide or perform any kind of ‘gender reassignment’ treatment or surgery on children under 18 years of age. We will also make it a policy not to fund or make available any kind of ‘gender reassignment’ treatment or surgery on the NHS for adults.
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
14Patrick Thomas StillmanLiberal Democrats
What they say Source: Manifesto
The Liberal Democrats pledged a legal right to a GP appointment within a week, or 24 hours if urgent.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
The Liberal Democrats have a five-year plan to give patients a legal right to a GP appointment within a week, or 24 hours if urgent.
Sourced: Our plan to recruit 8,000 more GPs, 26 May 2024
The Liberal Democrats have a five-year plan to give patients a legal right to a GP appointment within a week, or 24 hours if urgent.
Our plan to recruit 8,000 more GPs, Liberal Democrats, published 26 May 2024. Retrieved 25 September 2026. Archived copy. https://www.libdems.org.uk/news/article/our-plan-to-recruit-8000-more-gps
What they say Source: Manifesto
The Liberal Democrats pledged a guarantee that 100% of cancer patients would start treatment within 62 days of urgent referral.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Boost cancer survival rates and introduce a guarantee for 100% of patients to start treatment for cancer within 62 days from urgent referral.
Sourced: For a Fair Deal - Liberal Democrat Manifesto 2024 (full document)
Boost cancer survival rates and introduce a guarantee for 100% of patients to start treatment for cancer within 62 days from urgent referral.
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 introduce free personal care in England, based on the model introduced in Scotland in 2002, so that provision is based on need rather than ability to pay.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Introduce free personal care based on the model introduced by the Liberal Democrats in government in Scotland in 2002, so that provision is based on need, not ability to pay.
Sourced: For a Fair Deal - Liberal Democrat Manifesto 2024 (full document)
Introduce free personal care based on the model introduced by the Liberal Democrats in government in Scotland in 2002, so that provision is based on need, not ability to pay.
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
15Ben WalkerUKIP - NO to Illegal Immigration
What they say Source: Manifesto
UKIP pledged that foreign nationals will be charged for using the NHS, with non-payment resulting in deportation and seizure of assets.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Foreigners will be charged for using the NHS. Non-payment results in immediate deportation, with any assets, such as smartphones or laptops, in the UK seized to pay for the treatment.
What this could mean for you
This would apply to you if: someone is on a visa or seeking asylum.
Sourced: The UKIP Living Manifesto 2025
Foreigners will be charged for using the NHS. Non-payment results in immediate deportation, with any assets, such as smartphones or laptops, in the UK seized to pay for the treatment.
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 a separate emergency mental health department in hospitals for people experiencing mental health emergencies.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
The Party would introduce a new emergency mental health department in hospitals to treat those with mental health emergencies seperately from those involved in accidents or who have a serious illnesss.
Sourced: The UKIP Living Manifesto 2025
The Party would introduce a new emergency mental health department in hospitals to treat those with mental health emergencies seperately from those involved in accidents or who have a serious illnesss.
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

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Go deeper on healthcare and social care: independent sources

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Mental Health Act 2025 (as enacted) — legislation.gov.uk (The National Archives). The law as enacted.
NHS England statistics — NHS England. Official statistics.
Nuffield Trust — Nuffield Trust. Independent health think tank.
The King's Fund — The King's Fund. Independent health think tank.

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.