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Leeds City: Calverley & Farsley ward

Held on 22 October 2026 · The ballot page · Compare everyone side by side

Bob Buxton Yorkshire Party

  • Stated aim

    What they say Source: Own words

    Lists a West Yorkshire Metro among what Yorkshire could build with what he calls its fair share of public spending, saying metros are quicker and more reliable than trams.

    In their exact words Source: Own words

    Build a West Yorkshire Metro - Metros have elevated and underground sections to cut through congestion, making them quicker and more reliable than trams.
    Sourced: Statement to voters: Bob Buxton
    Build a West Yorkshire Metro - Metros have elevated and underground sections to cut through congestion, making them quicker and more reliable than trams.

    Statement to voters: Bob Buxton, Bob Buxton (candidate), via Democracy Club. Archived copy.

Kathryn Sara Penny Labour and Co-operative Party

  • What they say Source: Own words

    Says she will work to improve road safety for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers.

    In their exact words Source: Own words

    **Improving road safety** – making our roads safer for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers.
    Sourced: Statement to voters: Kathryn Sara Penny
    **Improving road safety** – making our roads safer for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers.

    Statement to voters: Kathryn Sara Penny, Kathryn Sara Penny (candidate), via Democracy Club. Archived copy.

Flintshire County: Higher Kinnerton ward

Held on 15 October 2026 · The ballot page · Compare everyone side by side

Josh Swash Flintshire People's Voice

  • Stated aim

    What they say Source: Own words

    Says he would work to fix potholes around the village and improve the bus service, with evening and Sunday buses.

    In their exact words Source: Own words

    That means fixing the potholes in and around the village, fighting proposals for inappropriate development on green spaces, and improving our bus service, with evening and Sunday services.
    Sourced: Statement to voters: Josh Swash
    That means fixing the potholes in and around the village, fighting proposals for inappropriate development on green spaces, and improving our bus service, with evening and Sunday services.

    Statement to voters: Josh Swash, Josh Swash (candidate), via Democracy Club. Archived copy.

  • Stated aim

    What they say Source: Own words

    Says he would produce a community speed plan to make the village safer for children and older people.

    In their exact words Source: Own words

    It means producing a community speed plan to make our village safer for children and older people, and sorting the drainage issues which leave parts of the village vulnerable to flooding.
    Sourced: Statement to voters: Josh Swash
    It means producing a community speed plan to make our village safer for children and older people, and sorting the drainage issues which leave parts of the village vulnerable to flooding.

    Statement to voters: Josh Swash, Josh Swash (candidate), via Democracy Club. Archived copy.

Leicestershire County: Shepshed ward

Held on 15 October 2026 · The ballot page · Compare everyone side by side

Katy Brookes-Duncan Liberal Democrats

  • Stated aim

    What they say Source: Own words

    Lists safer roads among her priorities for the council.

    In their exact words Source: Own words

    My priorities are to ensure the Council support economic recovery, delivering the basics better (including social care) and cutting waste, safer roads and safer, cleaner and greener communities.
    Sourced: Statement to voters: Katy Brookes-Duncan
    My priorities are to ensure the Council support economic recovery, delivering the basics better (including social care) and cutting waste, safer roads and safer, cleaner and greener communities.

    Statement to voters: Katy Brookes-Duncan, Katy Brookes-Duncan (candidate), via Democracy Club. Archived copy.

Wiltshire: Salisbury Milford ward

Held on 15 October 2026 · The ballot page · Compare everyone side by side

Mac McIntyre Brown Liberal Democrats

  • Stated aim

    What they say Source: Own words

    Says he will push Wiltshire Council to work with residents on rat-running, speeding and congestion in named Milford streets.

    In their exact words Source: Own words

    Too many roads in Milford are used as 'rat runs', with residents experiencing speeding, congestion and damage to cars. Mac and Lawrence will push Wiltshire Council to work with residents to find creative solutions to the problems in streets such as Rampart Road, Milford Mill Road, Wain-A-Long Road and the surrounding areas.
    Sourced: Statement to voters: Mac McIntyre Brown
    Too many roads in Milford are used as 'rat runs', with residents experiencing speeding, congestion and damage to cars. Mac and Lawrence will push Wiltshire Council to work with residents to find creative solutions to the problems in streets such as Rampart Road, Milford Mill Road, Wain-A-Long Road and the surrounding areas.

    Statement to voters: Mac McIntyre Brown, Mac McIntyre Brown (candidate), via Democracy Club. Archived copy.

  • Stated aim

    What they say Source: Own words

    Says he wants a fairer deal on the price of car parking in Salisbury.

    In their exact words Source: Own words

    I want to see justice for Salisbury which to me means as many decisions as possible about Salisbury being made here in Salisbury and a fairer deal on issues like the price of car parking.
    Sourced: Statement to voters: Mac McIntyre Brown
    I want to see justice for Salisbury which to me means as many decisions as possible about Salisbury being made here in Salisbury and a fairer deal on issues like the price of car parking.

    Statement to voters: Mac McIntyre Brown, Mac McIntyre Brown (candidate), via Democracy Club. Archived copy.

Stroud District: Rodborough ward

Held on 13 October 2026 · The ballot page · Compare everyone side by side

John Bloxsom Labour Party

  • What they say Source: Own words

    Pledges to support public transport, cycle routes and sustainable investment in response to the climate emergency.

    In their exact words Source: Own words

    * to support public transport, cycle routes and sustainable investment to respond to the climate emergency
    Sourced: Statement to voters: John Bloxsom
    * to support public transport, cycle routes and sustainable investment to respond to the climate emergency

    Statement to voters: John Bloxsom, John Bloxsom (candidate), via Democracy Club. Archived copy.

Holborn and St Pancras

Held on 8 October 2026 · The ballot page · Compare everyone side by side

Christian Peoples Alliance (the party’s own material)

  • 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).

Climate Party (the party’s own material)

  • Stated aim

    What they say Source: Manifesto

    The Climate Party says it would invest in infrastructure for electric vehicles and smart grids, without giving figures.

    In their exact words Source: Manifesto

    Investment in critical infrastructure upgrades that support electric vehicles and smart grids will not only modernise our cities but also open up new markets for private investment in renewable energy infrastructure, smart city solutions, and associated industries.
    Sourced: Our Blueprint for a Sustainable Future
    Investment in critical infrastructure upgrades that support electric vehicles and smart grids will not only modernise our cities but also open up new markets for private investment in renewable energy infrastructure, smart city solutions, and associated industries.

    Our Blueprint for a Sustainable Future, Climate Party (party site). Archived copy.

Conservative and Unionist Party (the party’s own material)

  • What they say Source: Manifesto

    The Conservative Party's current plan says it would reverse the planned 5p rise in fuel duty.

    In their exact words Source: Manifesto

    Reverse Labour's planned 5p hike to fuel duty
    Sourced: Our Plan for Britain
    Reverse Labour's planned 5p hike to fuel duty

    Our Plan for Britain, Conservative Party. Archived copy.

  • What they say Source: Manifesto

    The Conservative Party's current plan says it would launch a national pothole taskforce with hundreds of specialist repair units and a national reporting platform.

    In their exact words Source: Manifesto

    Fix roads through a National Pothole Patrol – we will launch a national pothole taskforce, to deploy hundreds of specialist repair units, as well as national pothole reporting platform.
    Sourced: Our Plan for Britain
    Fix roads through a National Pothole Patrol – we will launch a national pothole taskforce, to deploy hundreds of specialist repair units, as well as national pothole reporting platform.

    Our Plan for Britain, Conservative Party. Archived copy.

  • What they say Source: Manifesto

    The Conservative Party's current plan says it would end blanket 20mph limits and use them only where necessary.

    In their exact words Source: Manifesto

    We will end the blanket use of 20mph limits and only use when necessary.
    Sourced: Our Plan for Britain
    We will end the blanket use of 20mph limits and only use when necessary.

    Our Plan for Britain, Conservative Party. Archived copy.

Green Party (the party’s own material)

  • What they say Source: Manifesto

    The Green Party's 2024 manifesto pledged to bring the railways back into public ownership.

    In their exact words Source: Manifesto

    Bring the railways back into public ownership.
    Sourced: Green Party Manifesto 2024: Fairer, Greener Transport, 12 June 2024
    Bring the railways back into public ownership.

    Green Party Manifesto 2024: Fairer, Greener Transport, Green Party of England and Wales, published 12 June 2024. Archived copy.

  • What they say Source: Manifesto

    The Green Party's 2024 manifesto pledged to ban domestic flights where the journey would take less than three hours by train.

    In their exact words Source: Manifesto

    A ban on domestic flights for journeys that would take less than three hours by train.
    Sourced: Green Party Manifesto 2024: Fairer, Greener Transport, 12 June 2024
    A ban on domestic flights for journeys that would take less than three hours by train.

    Green Party Manifesto 2024: Fairer, Greener Transport, Green Party of England and Wales, published 12 June 2024. Archived copy.

  • What they say Source: Manifesto

    The Green Party's 2024 manifesto pledged to raise public subsidy for rail and bus travel to £10bn a year by the end of the parliament, with free bus travel for under-18s.

    In their exact words Source: Manifesto

    Increase annual public subsidies for rail and bus travel to £10bn by the end of the next Parliament, with free bus travel for under-18s.
    Sourced: Green Party Manifesto 2024: Fairer, Greener Transport, 12 June 2024
    Increase annual public subsidies for rail and bus travel to £10bn by the end of the next Parliament, with free bus travel for under-18s.

    Green Party Manifesto 2024: Fairer, Greener Transport, Green Party of England and Wales, published 12 June 2024. Archived copy.

Labour Party (the party’s own material)

  • What they say Source: Manifesto

    Labour's 2024 manifesto pledged to fix an extra one million potholes in England each year of the parliament, paid for by deferring the A27 bypass.

    In their exact words Source: Manifesto

    We will fix an additional one million potholes across England in each year of the next parliament, funded by deferring the A27 bypass, which is poor value for money.
    Sourced: Labour Party Manifesto 2024: Kickstart economic growth, 13 June 2024
    We will fix an additional one million potholes across England in each year of the next parliament, funded by deferring the A27 bypass, which is poor value for money.

    Labour Party Manifesto 2024: Kickstart economic growth, Labour Party, published 13 June 2024. Archived copy.

  • What they say Source: Manifesto

    Labour's 2024 manifesto pledged to reform the railways and bring them into public ownership.

    In their exact words Source: Manifesto

    We will put passengers at the heart of the service by reforming the railways and bringing them into public ownership.
    Sourced: Labour Party Manifesto 2024: Kickstart economic growth, 13 June 2024
    We will put passengers at the heart of the service by reforming the railways and bringing them into public ownership.

    Labour Party Manifesto 2024: Kickstart economic growth, Labour Party, published 13 June 2024. Archived copy.

  • What they say Source: Manifesto

    Labour's 2024 manifesto pledged new powers for local leaders to franchise bus services and to lift the ban on councils owning bus companies.

    In their exact words Source: Manifesto

    Building on the work of Labour mayors, we will reform the broken system through new powers for local leaders to franchise local bus services, and we will lift the ban on municipal ownership.
    Sourced: Labour Party Manifesto 2024: Kickstart economic growth, 13 June 2024
    Building on the work of Labour mayors, we will reform the broken system through new powers for local leaders to franchise local bus services, and we will lift the ban on municipal ownership.

    Labour Party Manifesto 2024: Kickstart economic growth, Labour Party, published 13 June 2024. Archived copy.

Liberal Democrats (the party’s own material)

  • What they say Source: Manifesto

    The Liberal Democrats' 2024 manifesto pledged more powers for councils to franchise bus services and simpler funding, so routes can be restored or added, especially in rural areas.

    In their exact words Source: Manifesto

    Boost bus services by giving local authorities more powers to franchise services and simplifying funding, so that bus routes can be restored or new routes added where there is local need, especially in rural areas.
    Sourced: For a Fair Deal - Liberal Democrat Manifesto 2024 (full document)
    Boost bus services by giving local authorities more powers to franchise services and simplifying funding, so that bus routes can be restored or new routes added where there is local need, especially in rural areas.

    For a Fair Deal - Liberal Democrat Manifesto 2024 (full document), Liberal Democrats. Archived copy.

  • What they say Source: Manifesto

    The Liberal Democrats' 2024 manifesto pledged to freeze rail fares and simplify ticketing on public transport.

    In their exact words Source: Manifesto

    Freeze rail fares and simplify ticketing on public transport to ensure regular users are paying fair and affordable prices.
    Sourced: For a Fair Deal - Liberal Democrat Manifesto 2024 (full document)
    Freeze rail fares and simplify ticketing on public transport to ensure regular users are paying fair and affordable prices.

    For a Fair Deal - Liberal Democrat Manifesto 2024 (full document), Liberal Democrats. Archived copy.

  • What they say Source: Manifesto

    The Liberal Democrats' 2024 manifesto pledged half-price fares on buses, trams and trains for 18-year-olds.

    In their exact words Source: Manifesto

    Extending half-fares on buses, trams and trains to 18-year-olds.
    Sourced: For a Fair Deal - Liberal Democrat Manifesto 2024 (full document)
    Extending half-fares on buses, trams and trains to 18-year-olds.

    For a Fair Deal - Liberal Democrat Manifesto 2024 (full document), Liberal Democrats. Archived copy.

Reform UK (the party’s own material)

  • What they say Source: Manifesto

    Reform UK's 2024 manifesto pledged to scrap 20mph zones except where safety is critical.

    In their exact words Source: Manifesto

    We will keep the speed limit low where safety is critical. Otherwise, 20 MPH zones will be scrapped.
    Sourced: Our Contract with You (Reform UK 2024 general election manifesto)
    We will keep the speed limit low where safety is critical. Otherwise, 20 MPH zones will be scrapped.

    Our Contract with You (Reform UK 2024 general election manifesto), Reform UK (party PDF). Archived copy.

  • What they say Source: Manifesto

    Reform UK's 2024 manifesto pledged to legislate to ban ULEZ, Clean Air Zones and Low Traffic Neighbourhoods.

    In their exact words Source: Manifesto

    Legislate to ban ULEZ Clean Air Zones and Low Traffic Neighbourhoods.
    Sourced: Our Contract with You (Reform UK 2024 general election manifesto)
    Legislate to ban ULEZ Clean Air Zones and Low Traffic Neighbourhoods.

    Our Contract with You (Reform UK 2024 general election manifesto), Reform UK (party PDF). Archived copy.

  • What they say Source: Manifesto

    Reform UK's 2024 manifesto pledged to scrap the rest of HS2, which it says would save £25 billion.

    In their exact words Source: Manifesto

    Scrap HS2 Save £25 billion by scrapping the rest of this bloated vanity project.
    Sourced: Our Contract with You (Reform UK 2024 general election manifesto)
    Scrap HS2 Save £25 billion by scrapping the rest of this bloated vanity project.

    Our Contract with You (Reform UK 2024 general election manifesto), Reform UK (party PDF). Archived copy.

Rejoin EU (the party’s own material)

  • Stated aim

    What they say Source: Manifesto

    Rejoin EU says re-joining the EU and restoring free movement would cut queues at airports and ports and let the UK take part in European transport projects.

    In their exact words Source: Manifesto

    Re-joining the EU and restoring free movement would also cut queues at airports and ports by reducing or removing the need for border checks and enable the UK to participate in European-wide transport projects and networks.
    Sourced: Manifesto 2024 – The Rejoin EU Party
    Re-joining the EU and restoring free movement would also cut queues at airports and ports by reducing or removing the need for border checks and enable the UK to participate in European-wide transport projects and networks.

    Manifesto 2024 – The Rejoin EU Party, Rejoin EU Party (party site). Archived copy.

Restore Britain (the party’s own material)

  • Stated aim

    What they say Source: Manifesto

    Restore Britain says it would automate the London Underground, which it says would cut costs and end the effect of transport strikes.

    In their exact words Source: Manifesto

    Automation would cut costs, improve reliability, and ensure Londoners are never again held hostage by transport unions.
    Sourced: Rebuild Britain's Industry, Infrastructure, and Energy Security (Our Objectives), 13 February 2026
    Automation would cut costs, improve reliability, and ensure Londoners are never again held hostage by transport unions.

    Rebuild Britain's Industry, Infrastructure, and Energy Security (Our Objectives), Restore Britain (party site), published 13 February 2026.

The Official Monster Raving Loony Party (the party’s own material)

  • Stated aim

    What they say Source: Manifesto

    The Official Monster Raving Loony Party pledged an annual 'ROT' test to make sure all roads are car worthy.

    In their exact words Source: Manifesto

    We will introduce a ROT, an annual test to make sure all roads are car worthy.
    Sourced: The OFFICIAL Monster Raving Loony Party Manicfesto for General Election 2024, 13 June 2024
    We will introduce a ROT, an annual test to make sure all roads are car worthy.

    The OFFICIAL Monster Raving Loony Party Manicfesto for General Election 2024, The Official Monster Raving Loony Party (party site), published 13 June 2024. Archived copy.

UK Independence Party (UKIP) (the party’s own material)

  • What they say Source: Manifesto

    UKIP pledged to return all bus and cycle lanes to general traffic.

    In their exact words Source: Manifesto

    The Party will return to general use all bus and cycle lanes.
    Sourced: The UKIP Living Manifesto 2025
    The Party will return to general use all bus and cycle lanes.

    The UKIP Living Manifesto 2025, UK Independence Party (party site). Archived copy.

  • What they say Source: Manifesto

    UKIP pledged to remove all Low Emission and Ultra Low Emission Zones, and the planters and bollards that close streets to through traffic.

    In their exact words Source: Manifesto

    We will remove all Low Emission Zones, and Ultra Low Emission Zones, and remove planters and bollards which have turned streets into dead ends.
    Sourced: The UKIP Living Manifesto 2025
    We will remove all Low Emission Zones, and Ultra Low Emission Zones, and remove planters and bollards which have turned streets into dead ends.

    The UKIP Living Manifesto 2025, UK Independence Party (party site). Archived copy.

  • What they say Source: Manifesto

    UKIP pledged to raise the motorway speed limit to 85mph where road conditions and weather permit.

    In their exact words Source: Manifesto

    We propose to raise this limit on motorways to 85mph, where road conditions and weather permit.
    Sourced: The UKIP Living Manifesto 2025
    We propose to raise this limit on motorways to 85mph, where road conditions and weather permit.

    The UKIP Living Manifesto 2025, UK Independence Party (party site). Archived copy.

UK Voice (the party’s own material)

  • Stated aim

    What they say Source: Manifesto

    UK Voice says railways should stay largely private but with stronger regulation of prices.

    In their exact words Source: Manifesto

    Railways remain largely private but with stronger pricing regulation
    Sourced: National Policies - The Economy
    Railways remain largely private but with stronger pricing regulation

    National Policies - The Economy, UK Voice (party site). Archived copy.

Workers Party of Britain (the party’s own material)

  • Stated aim

    What they say Source: Manifesto

    Workers Party of Britain lists universal access to a cheap or free integrated public transport system among its aims.

    In their exact words Source: Manifesto

    Universal access to a cheap or free fully-integrated public transport system and all essential amenities: water, sanitation, heating, electricity, post, telephone, internet.
    Sourced: Britain Deserves Better – The Workers Party Manifesto
    Universal access to a cheap or free fully-integrated public transport system and all essential amenities: water, sanitation, heating, electricity, post, telephone, internet.

    Britain Deserves Better – The Workers Party Manifesto, Workers Party of Britain (party site). Archived copy.

  • What they say Source: Manifesto

    Workers Party of Britain pledged to extend London's free public travel for children to the rest of the country, raising the age limit from 11 to 16.

    In their exact words Source: Manifesto

    first, we are committed to the extension of the free public travel arrangements for children from London to the rest of the country extending the current age restrictions from 11 to 16;
    Sourced: Britain Deserves Better – The Workers Party Manifesto
    first, we are committed to the extension of the free public travel arrangements for children from London to the rest of the country extending the current age restrictions from 11 to 16;

    Britain Deserves Better – The Workers Party Manifesto, Workers Party of Britain (party site). Archived copy.

Brighton and Hove City: Queen's Park ward

Held on 24 September 2026 · The ballot page · Compare everyone side by side

Mark Strong Green Party

  • What they say Source: Own words

    Says he wants to continue the Green administration's work on active and inclusive travel: walking, wheeling and cycling.

    In their exact words Source: Own words

    I’m keen to see a continuation of the current Green administration’s work on improving active and inclusive travel, especially walking and wheeling as well as cycling.
    Sourced: Statement to voters: Mark Strong
    I’m keen to see a continuation of the current Green administration’s work on improving active and inclusive travel, especially walking and wheeling as well as cycling.

    Statement to voters: Mark Strong, Mark Strong (candidate), via Democracy Club. Archived copy.

Cotswold District: Blockley ward

Held on 24 September 2026 · The ballot page · Compare everyone side by side

Tom Bradley Conservative and Unionist Party

  • What they say Source: Own words

    Says he will secure extra investment for local roads.

    In their exact words Source: Own words

    I will protect our rural way of life – backing our farmers. And, I will secure extra investment for our local roads.
    Sourced: Statement to voters: Tom Bradley
    I will protect our rural way of life – backing our farmers. And, I will secure extra investment for our local roads.

    Statement to voters: Tom Bradley, Tom Bradley (candidate), via Democracy Club. Archived copy.

South Staffordshire: Wombourne North ward

Held on 24 September 2026 · The ballot page · Compare everyone side by side

Anil Singh Labour and Co-operative Party

  • What they say Source: Own words

    Says bringing pothole repairs in-house and devolving them to the district council would give a more responsive service and end botched repairs.

    In their exact words Source: Own words

    With very high levels of council tax, huge savings cound be generated by using systems thinking approaches by bringing the pothole fixing team in-house, devolving it to our District Council would create a more responsive service and end the cycle of botched repairs.
    Sourced: Statement to voters: Anil Singh
    With very high levels of council tax, huge savings cound be generated by using systems thinking approaches by bringing the pothole fixing team in-house, devolving it to our District Council would create a more responsive service and end the cycle of botched repairs.

    Statement to voters: Anil Singh, Anil Singh (candidate), via Democracy Club. Archived copy.