General Election 2024

Tbh hadn't heard all of these and assumed that bar anti-woke universities and immigration there wouldn't be anything obviously right wing.

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Summarise the key points in reform party's manifesto / contract
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The Reform Party's 2024 manifesto outlines a series of ambitious and sometimes controversial policies across several key areas:

Education
Patriotic Curriculum: Reform UK aims to introduce a curriculum that emphasizes British heritage, ensuring balanced teaching on topics like imperialism and slavery by including non-European perspectives.

Transgender Policies: They plan to ban what they term "transgender ideology" in schools, including gender questioning and social transitioning, and mandate informing parents of children under 16 about significant life decisions​ (Schools Week)​​ (Deryn Manifesto)​.

University Reform: The party intends to restrict undergraduate numbers and offer two-year degree options, focusing on improving course quality and reducing student debt​ (Schools Week)​.
Policing and Justice

Zero Tolerance Policing: This includes harsher penalties for violent crimes and substantial increases in stop-and-search operations to deter knife crime.

Sentencing Reform: They propose automatic life sentences for repeat violent offenders and increased capacity in prisons, including the use of disused military bases​ (CAABU)​.

Common Sense Policing: Scrapping diversity and inclusion roles to focus solely on crime prevention and public service, with a strong preference for recruiting ex-military personnel into the police force​ (CAABU)​.

Immigration and National Identity
Immigration Control: Reform UK aims to significantly reduce immigration, citing strain on national resources and the need to prioritize British citizens for jobs and social services.

Cultural Preservation: They advocate for policies that defend and promote British culture and heritage, opposing what they describe as "woke" ideologies in public institutions​ (Benefits and Work)​​ (CAABU)​.
Defence

Increased Spending: The party plans to boost defense spending to 3% of GDP over six years, aiming to expand and better equip the armed forces.

Veterans' Affairs: They propose a new department dedicated to veterans' welfare, ensuring better support and resources for those who have served in the military​ (CAABU)​.

Economic Policies
Tax Cuts and Spending: Reform UK plans to fund their policies by cutting foreign aid, reducing energy tax subsidies, and making savings in government departments. They aim to stimulate the economy through tax reliefs and incentivizing private education​ (Schools Week)​​ (Deryn Manifesto)​.

These points represent the key aspects of the Reform Party's manifesto, reflecting their focus on national pride, law and order, and immigration control.