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Christian Peoples Alliance

Their published positions, by topic.

How this page works

16 published positions. Each one is quoted exactly from its source, with the date it was published and the date we fetched it; open “Sourced” under any position to see both.

Their own site: www.cpaparty.net/.

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Housing and property

What they say Source: Manifesto

Christian Peoples Alliance pledged to make second homes a separate planning use class from main residences, with automatic permission to revert a second home to a main residence but not the reverse.

In their exact words Source: Manifesto

Second Homes to be a different use class in planning to main residence (to protect rural communities) with automatic planning permission for reversion from Second Home status to Main Residence status, but not the other way round.

What this could mean for you

This would apply to you if: owning.

Sourced: Christian Peoples Alliance General Election Manifesto (Updated 2026)
Second Homes to be a different use class in planning to main residence (to protect rural communities) with automatic planning permission for reversion from Second Home status to Main Residence status, but not the other way round.

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 remove 'marriage value' from lease extensions and freehold purchases, which it says would cut costs for leaseholders by up to £100,000 in simple cases.

In their exact words Source: Manifesto

Remove the concept of ‘marriage value’ from all lease extensions and freehold purchases. In relatively simple cases, of leases of less than 50 years outside of Prime Central London, this will reduce the cost to leaseholders by up to £100,000.

What this could mean for you

This would apply to you if: owning.

Sourced: Christian Peoples Alliance General Election Manifesto (Updated 2026)
Remove the concept of ‘marriage value’ from all lease extensions and freehold purchases. In relatively simple cases, of leases of less than 50 years outside of Prime Central London, this will reduce the cost to leaseholders by up to £100,000.

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

Healthcare and social care

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

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

Education and universities

What they say Source: Manifesto

Christian Peoples Alliance pledged to consult immediately on how to fund universities and maintain student numbers without tuition fees.

In their exact words Source: Manifesto

We will immediately consult on how we can increase funding for universities and maintain and increase student numbers without tuition fees.

What this could mean for you

This would apply to you if: at university.

Sourced: Christian Peoples Alliance General Election Manifesto (Updated 2026)
We will immediately consult on how we can increase funding for universities and maintain and increase student numbers without tuition fees.

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

Environment, climate and energy

What they say Source: Manifesto

Christian Peoples Alliance pledged to reinvest in fossil fuels, including North Sea drilling and investment in coal and natural gas, while exploring renewable and alternative energies.

In their exact words Source: Manifesto

Ensure energy security by reinvesting in fossil fuels – especially by drilling in the North Sea and investing in coal and natural gas — whilst exploring (with focussed research and investment) those renewable and alternative energies.
Sourced: Christian Peoples Alliance General Election Manifesto (Updated 2026)
Ensure energy security by reinvesting in fossil fuels – especially by drilling in the North Sea and investing in coal and natural gas — whilst exploring (with focussed research and investment) those renewable and alternative energies.

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 financial incentives for insulating all UK homes to cut heat loss and energy bills.

In their exact words Source: Manifesto

Ensure we are continuing to use the most cost-effective method of insulating all UK homes to cut down on heat loss and consequently on energy bills, and to provide financial incentives to achieve this.
Sourced: Christian Peoples Alliance General Election Manifesto (Updated 2026)
Ensure we are continuing to use the most cost-effective method of insulating all UK homes to cut down on heat loss and consequently on energy bills, and to provide financial incentives to achieve this.

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

Transport and roads

What they say Source: Manifesto

Christian Peoples Alliance pledged to oppose Ultra Low Emission Zones and similar schemes in town and city centres unless local communities expressly support them.

In their exact words Source: Manifesto

Oppose the introduction of Ultra Low Emission Zones, and other similar measures, in city and town centres, without the express democratic support of those local communities.
Sourced: Christian Peoples Alliance General Election Manifesto (Updated 2026)
Oppose the introduction of Ultra Low Emission Zones, and other similar measures, in city and town centres, without the express democratic support of those local communities.

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

Immigration and borders

What they say Source: Manifesto

Christian Peoples Alliance pledged to leave the European Convention on Human Rights and amend British human rights legislation so it does not prevent the return of illegal immigrants.

In their exact words Source: Manifesto

Because of this and because of their ruling on other issues we would leave the ECHR and amend British Human Rights legislation to ensure it doesn’t prevent illegal immigrants from being returned especially those who have committed crimes.
Sourced: Christian Peoples Alliance General Election Manifesto (Updated 2026)
Because of this and because of their ruling on other issues we would leave the ECHR and amend British Human Rights legislation to ensure it doesn’t prevent illegal immigrants from being returned especially those who have committed crimes.

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 (1 term)
Echr
The European Convention on Human Rights: a treaty, and the court that enforces it, covering rights such as a fair trial and family life. Separate from the European Union.

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

What they say Source: Manifesto

Christian Peoples Alliance pledged to turn small boats carrying illegal migrants back to France or another nearby country where safe, using the Royal Navy as necessary.

In their exact words Source: Manifesto

Enhance border and channel crossing patrols, turning boats containing illegal migrants back to France or other near country of origin, as allowed by international maritime law, and where it is safe to do so. We would use the Royal Navy as necessary.
Sourced: Christian Peoples Alliance General Election Manifesto (Updated 2026)
Enhance border and channel crossing patrols, turning boats containing illegal migrants back to France or other near country of origin, as allowed by international maritime law, and where it is safe to do so. We would use the Royal Navy as necessary.

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

Crime, policing and justice

What they say Source: Manifesto

Christian Peoples Alliance pledged to scrap the £200 threshold for prosecuting theft and adopt a zero-tolerance policy for all theft.

In their exact words Source: Manifesto

We will do away with the £200 limit for theft to be prosecuted which is frankly obscene. We would have a zero tolerance policy for all theft.
Sourced: Christian Peoples Alliance General Election Manifesto (Updated 2026)
We will do away with the £200 limit for theft to be prosecuted which is frankly obscene. We would have a zero tolerance policy for all theft.

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 abolish the concepts of 'hate crimes' and 'hate incidents'.

In their exact words Source: Manifesto

Every real crime has a victim, and we would abolish the concepts of “hate crimes” and “hate incidents”, which are subjectively determined, and which end up favouring certain categories of people over others.
Sourced: Christian Peoples Alliance General Election Manifesto (Updated 2026)
Every real crime has a victim, and we would abolish the concepts of “hate crimes” and “hate incidents”, which are subjectively determined, and which end up favouring certain categories of people over others.

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

Defence, foreign affairs and the EU

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 (1 term)
Trident
The UK's nuclear weapons system, carried on submarines.

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

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 (1 term)
Trident
The UK's nuclear weapons system, carried on submarines.

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

Equality and rights

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

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

On the Electoral Commission’s register

Registered as Christian Peoples Alliance on the Great Britain register since 24 March 1999. It is registered to stand candidates in England, Scotland and Wales.

Registered officers: Leader, Mr Sidney Clifford Cordle; Nominating Officer, Julie Vivienne; Treasurer, Mr Ian Oliver Michael Shelley.

The 3 descriptions it may use on ballot papers
  • Cynghrair Pobl Gristnogol
  • Christian Peoples Alliance - Cynghrair Pobl Gristnogol
  • Christian Peoples Alliance - Supporting Traditional Marriage

As registered with the Electoral Commission, checked 28 September 2026.

Who funds Christian Peoples Alliance

No donations to Christian Peoples Alliance were reported to the Electoral Commission for the latest full year.

From the Electoral Commission's register of political finance, including local party branches. Parties must report donations over £11,180 (£2,230 for local branches), so smaller gifts do not appear. Public funds include grants such as opposition parties' parliamentary funding. Search the full register.

Christian Peoples Alliance’s accounts

In its statement of accounts for 2025 (the central party), Christian Peoples Alliance reported income of £9,009 and spending of £8,716, with net assets of £1,031 at the end of the year.

Income and spending, line by line
Christian Peoples Alliance: income, 2025
Income2025
Membership£3,498
Donations£4,027
Affiliations£0
Fundraising£1,484
Branch£0
Transfers in£0
Investments£0
Property and rental income/office services£0
Profit/loss on sale of assets£0
Unrealised gains and losses£0
Commercial activities£0
Grant£0
Conference£0
Miscellaneous income£0
Total income£9,009
Christian Peoples Alliance: expenditure, 2025
Expenditure2025
Premises£0
Office£2,383
Branch£0
Transfers out£0
Staff£0
Fundraising£0
Campaigning£237
Depreciation£0
Financing charges and taxation£190
Disposal of assets£0
Commercial activities£0
Conferences£0
Miscellaneous£5,907
Total expenditure£8,716

The central party only: local branches and other accounting units above a set size file their own. Prepared on an cash basis. Published by the Commission on 8 July 2026. The statement · the accounts as filed (PDF).

Loans to Christian Peoples Alliance

No loans to Christian Peoples Alliance were reported to the Electoral Commission in Q3 2025 to Q2 2026.

Parties report loans and credit facilities over £11,180 (£2,230 for local branches), including to local branches. From the Commission’s register, checked 28 September 2026.

Campaign spending at the 2024 general election

The Electoral Commission has no national campaign spending return from Christian Peoples Alliance for the 2024 UK general election.

The party’s national campaign, in the Commission’s categories; each candidate’s own local spending is reported separately. From the Commission’s register, checked 28 September 2026.

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