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- Sagal Abdi-WaliLabour Party
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
- 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.
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
- 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 remove VAT on green paint.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
We will remove VAT on Green paint as it adds no value
Sourced: Holborn & St Pancras (Vote Barmy Brunch manicfesto), 9 September 2026
We will remove VAT on Green paint as it adds no value
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 a Summer Ice Lolly Allowance for pensioners when temperatures exceed 70 degrees.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
O. OAPS will qualify for a Summer Ice Lolly Allowance if temperatures exceed 70 degrees.
What this could mean for you
This would apply to you if: a pensioner.
Sourced: Policies A-Z (The A-Z of the OMRLP Manicfesto)
O. OAPS will qualify for a Summer Ice Lolly Allowance if temperatures exceed 70 degrees.
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: Own words
Says the constituency needs an MP focused on cutting the cost of living.
In their exact words Source: Own words
We need a Member of Parliament focused on safer streets, more family homes and cutting the cost of living.
Sourced: Statement to voters: Ewan Cameron
We need a Member of Parliament focused on safer streets, more family homes and cutting the cost of living.
Statement to voters: Ewan Cameron, Ewan Cameron (candidate), via Democracy Club. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy. https://candidates.democracyclub.org.uk/person/138784/
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
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
- Tom DarwoodIndependent
Nothing published that we could source on this topic.
- Clare FischerClimate Party
What they say Source: Manifesto
The Climate Party says its programme is about rebuilding key infrastructure, regaining energy independence, reducing the cost of living and creating new jobs, without giving figures.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
But this is about doing what's right for us: rebuilding our key infrastructure, regaining our energy independence, reducing the cost of living, and rejuvenating our communities through new jobs and opportunities.
Sourced: FAQs
But this is about doing what's right for us: rebuilding our key infrastructure, regaining our energy independence, reducing the cost of living, and rejuvenating our communities through new jobs and opportunities.
FAQs, Climate Party (party site). Retrieved 24 September 2026. Archived copy. https://theclimate.party/faqs
- George GallowayWorkers Party
What they say Source: Own words
Says the political focus should be centred on wages, energy and public services, among other issues.
In their exact words Source: Own words
We believe the political focus should be centred on wages, housing, energy, peace, public services and national renewal.
Sourced: Statement to voters: George Galloway
We believe the political focus should be centred on wages, housing, energy, peace, public services and national renewal.
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: Manifesto
Workers Party of Britain pledged a one-off 5% wealth tax on all estates valued at over £10 million.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
We will introduce fair and comprehensive tax reform including our commitment to a one off 5% wealth tax on all estates valued fairly at over £10 million.
Sourced: Britain Deserves Better – The Workers Party Manifesto
We will introduce fair and comprehensive tax reform including our commitment to a one off 5% wealth tax on all estates valued fairly at over £10 million.
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 states it would freeze working-age benefits, as part of a plan to claw back £178 billion of what it describes as excess spending accumulated since 2019.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
The party's answer is to claw back £178 billion of the £300 billion in excess spending accumulated since 2019, roughly £35 billion a year, through a freeze on working-age benefits and QUANGO budgets, reform of the pensions triple lock, and the end of Net Zero-related public expenditure.
What this could mean for you
This would apply to you if: receiving a means-tested benefit.
Sourced: The Wealth of Our Nation, 3 August 2026
The party's answer is to claw back £178 billion of the £300 billion in excess spending accumulated since 2019, roughly £35 billion a year, through a freeze on working-age benefits and QUANGO budgets, reform of the pensions triple lock, and the end of Net Zero-related public expenditure.
The Wealth of Our Nation, Restore Britain (party site), published 3 August 2026. Retrieved 24 September 2026. https://www.restorebritain.org.uk/the_wealth_of_our_nation
Explain this
- Quango
- A body set up by government to run something at arm's length from ministers.
- Net Zero
- Cutting greenhouse gas emissions to as close to zero as possible, with the small remainder balanced by removals. The UK's target is 2050, in law.
What they say Source: Manifesto
Restore Britain pledged to abolish inheritance tax.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
A Restore Britain government would abolish IHT.
Sourced: Reward the Nation's Grafters, Protect the Nation's Vulnerable (Our Objectives), 13 February 2026
A Restore Britain government would abolish IHT.
Reward the Nation's Grafters, Protect the Nation's Vulnerable (Our Objectives), Restore Britain (party site), published 13 February 2026. Retrieved 24 September 2026. https://www.restorebritain.org.uk/economy_taxation
- Briony Anne Lonbay KapoorRejoin EU
What they say Source: Manifesto
Rejoin EU pledged to re-join the EU single market and customs union and eventually join the euro when it says economic circumstances make it advantageous.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Our economic and employment policies focus on re-joining the EU single market and customs union to boost the economy and funding for the NHS and other public services, helping small businesses and consumers by cutting Brexit red tape and trade barriers, and eventually joining the euro when economic circumstances permit it and make it advantageous.
Sourced: Manifesto 2024 – The Rejoin EU Party
Our economic and employment policies focus on re-joining the EU single market and customs union to boost the economy and funding for the NHS and other public services, helping small businesses and consumers by cutting Brexit red tape and trade barriers, and eventually joining the euro when economic circumstances permit it and make it advantageous.
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 EU membership would restore EU consumer protections such as the ban on mobile-phone roaming charges and is likely to remove Brexit-related taxes and costs on items sent between the EU and UK.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
In consumer affairs, EU membership would allow consumers to benefit once again from European legislation protecting consumer rights and providing benefits such as the EU’s ban on mobile-phone roaming charges. It’s also likely to remove Brexit-related taxes and extra costs on items sent between the EU and the UK.
Sourced: Manifesto 2024 – The Rejoin EU Party
In consumer affairs, EU membership would allow consumers to benefit once again from European legislation protecting consumer rights and providing benefits such as the EU’s ban on mobile-phone roaming charges. It’s also likely to remove Brexit-related taxes and extra costs on items sent between the EU and the UK.
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: Third party
Reform UK's Treasury spokesman told the party's September 2026 conference he would raise the income-tax personal allowance to £15,000 within the first 100 days of taking office.
In their exact words Source: Third party
The party’s Treasury spokesman told the final day of the Reform conference in Birmingham that he would increase the tax-free personal allowance to £15,000 within the first 100 days of taking office.
Sourced: Robert Jenrick conference speech, Birmingham, 5 September 2026 (PA report), 5 September 2026
The party’s Treasury spokesman told the final day of the Reform conference in Birmingham that he would increase the tax-free personal allowance to £15,000 within the first 100 days of taking office.
Robert Jenrick conference speech, Birmingham, 5 September 2026 (PA report), Press Association via Express & Star, published 5 September 2026. Retrieved 18 September 2026. https://www.expressandstar.com/uk-news/robert-jenrick-pledges-tax-cut-amid-row-over-reform-donations-8961873
Explain this
- Personal Allowance
- The amount you can earn each year before you start paying income tax.
What they say Source: Manifesto
Reform UK says it would present a Budget within its first 100 days in office raising the tax-free personal allowance to £15,000, effective from the start of the next tax year.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
In the First 100 days of a Reform UK Government, we will release a Budget that increases the tax-free personal allowance to £15,000. That will take effect at the beginning of the next tax year, and it will repair much of the damage done by successive chancellors’ neglect. It will deliver £486 in tax relief to most taxpayers and take 2.9 million taxpayers out of income tax altogether.
Sourced: Our Policies (Reform UK policy page)
In the First 100 days of a Reform UK Government, we will release a Budget that increases the tax-free personal allowance to £15,000. That will take effect at the beginning of the next tax year, and it will repair much of the damage done by successive chancellors’ neglect. It will deliver £486 in tax relief to most taxpayers and take 2.9 million taxpayers out of income tax altogether.
Our Policies (Reform UK policy page), Reform UK (party site). Retrieved 24 September 2026. https://www.reformparty.uk/policies
Explain this
- Personal Allowance
- The amount you can earn each year before you start paying income tax.
What they say Source: Manifesto
Reform UK says it would introduce a "Hard Work Bonus" under which employees earning under £75,000 would pay no tax on overtime worked above a 40-hour week.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
We will also introduce a Hard Work Bonus, meaning employees earning under £75,000 would pay no tax on overtime worked above a 40-hour week.
What this could mean for you
This would apply to you if: employed.
Sourced: Our Policies (Reform UK policy page)
We will also introduce a Hard Work Bonus, meaning employees earning under £75,000 would pay no tax on overtime worked above a 40-hour week.
Our Policies (Reform UK policy page), Reform UK (party site). Retrieved 24 September 2026. https://www.reformparty.uk/policies
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What they say Source: Manifesto
Reform UK says it would raise the VAT registration threshold to £150,000.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
We will make tax fairer and easier by increasing the VAT threshold to £150,000, introducing a Hard Work Bonus by removing tax on overtime, reversing Rachel Reeves’s Inheritance Tax raid on family farms and small businesses, and introducing ‘delay repay’ for HMRC backlogs, so the Revenue is incentivised to treat taxpayers with respect.
What this could mean for you
This would apply to you if: self-employed.
Sourced: Our Policies (Reform UK policy page)
We will make tax fairer and easier by increasing the VAT threshold to £150,000, introducing a Hard Work Bonus by removing tax on overtime, reversing Rachel Reeves’s Inheritance Tax raid on family farms and small businesses, and introducing ‘delay repay’ for HMRC backlogs, so the Revenue is incentivised to treat taxpayers with respect.
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 pledged public ownership of water and energy supply.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Public ownership of water and energy supply
Sourced: National Policies - The Economy
Public ownership of water and energy supply
National Policies - The Economy, UK Voice (party site). Retrieved 24 September 2026. Archived copy. https://www.myukvoice.org/policies
What they say Source: Manifesto
UK Voice says it would raise taxes on large multinationals rather than small businesses, without giving rates.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Higher taxes on large multinationals, not small businesses
Sourced: National Policies - The Economy
Higher taxes on large multinationals, not small businesses
National Policies - The Economy, UK Voice (party site). Retrieved 24 September 2026. Archived copy. https://www.myukvoice.org/policies
- Zack PolanskiThe Green Party
What they say Source: Own words
Says he will campaign to put pressure on the government to lower bills and to reduce wealth inequality.
In their exact words Source: Own words
to put as much pressure as we can on Labour to lower bills, for much more affordable housing and rent controls, to reduce massive wealth inequality and to make sure Labour don’t back down on climate action by allowing more North Sea drilling.
Sourced: Statement to voters: Zack Polanski
to put as much pressure as we can on Labour to lower bills, for much more affordable housing and rent controls, to reduce massive wealth inequality and to make sure Labour don’t back down on climate action by allowing more North Sea drilling.
Statement to voters: Zack Polanski, Zack Polanski (candidate), via Democracy Club. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy. https://candidates.democracyclub.org.uk/person/7505/
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
- 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 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
- 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.
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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
- 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: Own words
Says her party would raise £40.5bn through a 5% turnover tax on multinationals, offset against Corporation Tax.
In their exact words Source: Own words
We would raise £40.5bn on a 5% turnover tax on multinationals Amazon, Microsoft, Facebook, Starbucks, Shell etc, who send all their profits abroad to avoid paying Corporation Tax (it would be offset against Corporation Tax - so British companies would pay less).
Sourced: Statement to voters: Helen Spiby-Vann
We would raise £40.5bn on a 5% turnover tax on multinationals Amazon, Microsoft, Facebook, Starbucks, Shell etc, who send all their profits abroad to avoid paying Corporation Tax (it would be offset against Corporation Tax - so British companies would pay less).
Statement to voters: Helen Spiby-Vann, Helen Spiby-Vann (candidate), via Democracy Club. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy. https://candidates.democracyclub.org.uk/person/7988/
What they say Source: Own words
Says her party would lower taxes and fund its policies by recovering taxes from multinationals.
In their exact words Source: Own words
We are the only party to lower taxes and recover taxes from multinationals to fund our policies.
Sourced: Statement to voters: Helen Spiby-Vann
We are the only party to lower taxes and recover taxes from multinationals to fund our policies.
Statement to voters: Helen Spiby-Vann, Helen Spiby-Vann (candidate), via Democracy Club. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy. https://candidates.democracyclub.org.uk/person/7988/
- Patrick Thomas StillmanLiberal Democrats
What they say Source: Manifesto
The Liberal Democrats say they would raise the tax-free personal allowance and the national insurance threshold to £15,000, which they state would take 2.5 million people out of income tax and give most people a £680 tax cut.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
We'll do it again now, taking 2.5 million people out of paying income tax and giving most people a £680 tax cut, by raising the tax-free personal allowance (and the national insurance threshold) to £15,000.
Sourced: Cutting income tax to tackle the cost-of-living crisis, 22 September 2026
We'll do it again now, taking 2.5 million people out of paying income tax and giving most people a £680 tax cut, by raising the tax-free personal allowance (and the national insurance threshold) to £15,000.
Cutting income tax to tackle the cost-of-living crisis, Liberal Democrats (party site), published 22 September 2026. Retrieved 24 September 2026. Archived copy. https://www.libdems.org.uk/news/article/cutting-income-tax-to-tackle-the-cost-of-living-crisis
Explain this
- Personal Allowance
- The amount you can earn each year before you start paying income tax.
- National Insurance
- A tax on earnings paid by workers and employers, which also builds entitlement to the state pension.
What they say Source: Manifesto
The Liberal Democrats say they would raise the threshold at which the higher 40p income tax rate starts, which they state would take more than 750,000 people out of paying it.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
We’ll also raise the point at which the higher 40p rate of tax kicks in, taking more than 750,000 people out of paying it. Millions of ordinary people – including nurses and teachers – should not be paying a rate designed for stockbrokers and merchant bankers.
What this could mean for you
This would apply to you if: £40,000 to £60,000 or £60,000 to £100,000.
Sourced: Cutting income tax to tackle the cost-of-living crisis, 22 September 2026
We’ll also raise the point at which the higher 40p rate of tax kicks in, taking more than 750,000 people out of paying it. Millions of ordinary people – including nurses and teachers – should not be paying a rate designed for stockbrokers and merchant bankers.
Cutting income tax to tackle the cost-of-living crisis, Liberal Democrats (party site), published 22 September 2026. Retrieved 24 September 2026. Archived copy. https://www.libdems.org.uk/news/article/cutting-income-tax-to-tackle-the-cost-of-living-crisis
What they say Source: Manifesto
The Liberal Democrats' 2024 manifesto pledged not to increase income tax, National Insurance or VAT.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
We will not increase the main taxes on working people: income tax, national insurance or VAT.
Sourced: Lib Dems Launch Manifesto for a Fair Deal (Camden Liberal Democrats), 10 June 2024
We will not increase the main taxes on working people: income tax, national insurance or VAT.
Lib Dems Launch Manifesto for a Fair Deal (Camden Liberal Democrats), Camden Liberal Democrats (party site), published 10 June 2024. Retrieved 18 September 2026. Archived copy. https://fleet.libdems.org.uk/001b000000Q0NIB/news/article/lib-dems-launch-manifesto-for-a-fair-deal
Explain this
- 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.
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What they say Source: Manifesto
The Liberal Democrats pledged to remove the two-child limit and the benefit cap.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Tackle child poverty by removing the two-child limit and the benefit cap.
What this could mean for you
This would apply to you if: receiving a means-tested benefit; there are children.
Sourced: For a Fair Deal - Liberal Democrat Manifesto 2024 (full document)
Tackle child poverty by removing the two-child limit and the benefit cap.
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
Explain this
- Two-Child Limit
- A rule that limits the child element of Universal Credit and tax credits to the first two children in most families.
What they say Source: Manifesto
The Liberal Democrats pledged to protect the state pension triple lock so that pensions rise each year by the highest of inflation, wages or 2.5%.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
Support pensioners by protecting the triple lock so that pensions always rise in line with inflation, wages or 2.5% – whichever is highest.
What this could mean for you
This would apply to you if: a pensioner.
Sourced: For a Fair Deal - Liberal Democrat Manifesto 2024 (full document)
Support pensioners by protecting the triple lock so that pensions always rise in line with inflation, wages or 2.5% – whichever is highest.
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 abolish inheritance tax.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
To that end we would abolish inheritance tax.
Sourced: The UKIP Living Manifesto 2025
To that end we would abolish inheritance tax.
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 says out-of-work benefit support should be capped at no more than two years in any five-year period and five years in fifteen.
In their exact words Source: Manifesto
We take the view that not more than two years’ unemployment support within a five-year period is reasonable and not more than five years support in fifteen.
What this could mean for you
This would apply to you if: receiving a means-tested benefit.
Sourced: The UKIP Living Manifesto 2025
We take the view that not more than two years’ unemployment support within a five-year period is reasonable and not more than five years support in fifteen.
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 money and cost of living: independent sources
- Employment Rights Act 2025 (as enacted)
- Institute for Fiscal Studies
- Office for Budget Responsibility
- PolicyEngine UK
- Resolution Foundation
- Universal Credit Act 2025 (as enacted)
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