WHAT ARE THE ISSUES?

Every election is fought on a number of crucial issues which concern the electorate ot the time of voting.  

Compare the Parties and their plans.
What do the Parties say? Use this link to get an overview
 

Here are some useful links to website which will help you research and form your own opinions onthe issues:

TAX and Economy

• What does the government spend its money on? Click on the picture to enlarge it.
• How much does the government spend each year?
• How much debt does the country have? 

HEALTH

• Data on what has happened to the UK health from the Guardian Newspaper
• Action on smoking and health

IMMIGRATION

• How many people come to the UK from Eastern Europe?
• Balanced migration (use this site with caution  they have a clear agenda!)

ENVIRONMENT

• INformation on carbon emissions and transport issues.
• 
  
  
  Greenpeace  
  Friends of the earth UK
  British Ecological Society
  Advocates for animals
   

CRIME

• Information on crime statistics

Read the quick version of the Manifestoes:
Lib Dem Manifesto

Conservative Manifesto

Labour Manifesto