In support of his campaign, Weebru’s campaign team have posted letters to households throughout the South East, the letters read as follows:

“To the voters of the South East,

In this election, I am running as your Foreign Secretary asking you to give me a renewed mandate to peruse our goal of a Global Britain. Some people may doubt the sway and influence that Britain can have abroad, but I am convinced that we can make a positive impact on the world and prevent future problems that may affect us at home.

The horrifying scenes in Gaza have been a concern for us all of late. While I believe Israel has a right to exist in peace, the continuing hostilities and blockage of humanitarian aid risks moving the conflict into the realms of genocide. That is why I have been working with our allies to push for an immediate and permanent ceasefire, to allow for an end to the bloodshed.

But as the scenes in Gaza draw our attention, I have ensured that we have not forgotten the war in Ukraine. My team and I have been pushing the International Criminal Court to prosecute and convict Vladimir Putin for crimes against peace and crimes against humanity in his brutal invasion of Ukraine. The British Government has been a key provider of military and economic support to Ukraine, and I am working to ensure that our proud record continues. Under my leadership, the Foreign Office will always fight for democracy and human rights overseas.

Alongside this, I have been working with my colleagues across Government to renegotiate our relationship with the European Union. We’ve set out how we can restore the UK’s ability to trade freely across the continent with a new customs union with the European Union. Our plan will deliver growth and keep good manufacturing jobs from leaving the UK, and a vote for me is a vote to support it’s implementation.

Not content to rest of my laurels, I have also been working to secure UK participation in an international anti-piracy task force to protect shipping through the Red Sea. In recent months shipping of many goods destined for the UK has been disrupted by attacks from pirates, worsening the supply line difficulties we face at home. These pirates are having a real cost to the UK economy, and I am doing all I can to ensure we tackle them.

In this minority Solidarity government every vote counts, your support will help me strengthen my hand to deliver the Foreign Policy goals we all share. I hope I can count on your support.

Weebru, Your Solidarity candidate for the South East”

VitaminTrev launched his campaign to be the new Member of Parliament for the South East constituency today, in Slough, dredging his famous Pintvan from the Jubilee River.

Speaking to a crowd of people, stationed on a makeshift soapbox, Trev presented his and the Labour Party's vision for Britain:

"I am the Labour Party spokesperson on Home Affairs. This term, in Unofficial Opposition, we have delivered already in ensuring that this government is held to account so that you can feel safe from when you wake up on a morning to when you go to bed at night, by asking the questions that matter. We have secured an inquiry into police discrimination, a Labour manifesto pledge. We have called out executive inaction and administrative ineptitude where these have needed calling out. Ultimately, we have been an alternative progressive voice in a landscape where it often appears that no such alternative exists, and if you elect me to be your local MP, I will do the same.

Trev made reference to some of the other candidates in the by-election, as well as paying tribute to the former holder of the seat, and the current Speaker of the House of Commons:

"Solidarity have put forward Weebru, the Foreign Secretary. Now, I can hardly comment on the element of his Lordship, given my own predicament, but I can state that a holder of a great office of state should not be concerning themselves with campaigning instead of ensuring the preservation of our national security. The Conservatives chose to endorse the Official Opposition, rather than choosing to find a candidate in a seat which previously plucked for a right wing party, in order to replace the esteemed values of their former leader in the seat. The Liberal Democrats have spent the campaign making pledges which have already been achieved by successive Labour governments. The Countryside Party, quite simply, do not have the best interests of urban areas at heart, and can be best labelled as an unwanted pressure group for rural voters. This lot are an unorganised rabble, and I think the South East deserves better."

Trev's soapbox was situated in front of a body of water with a tarpaulin sheet placed over the top of it. Trev looked nervously at the sheet, before addressing the faithful:

"Under this sheet is my former Pintvan, previously set alight, blown up, encased in concrete and vaporised by laser beams. Somehow, we have managed to dredge it from the Jubilee River, and get it into a presentable condition."

Trev unveiled what could only be described as a wreck of a transit van, scorched out doors, glass-shattered windows and an exhaust pipe which looked ready to burst. Trev said that this Pintvan reminded him a lot of the constituency in which he wished to serve:

"People say that this area is dreary. People look at the exterior. People judge based on first misconceptions. But what if I was to tell you that this is a facade?"

Trev pulled at the Pintvan, as a further tarpaulin sheet descended from the heavens, to reveal a pristine replica of the Pintvan which had clearly received an upgrade.

"Behold, the Pintvan Campaigner 2024. I will take this vanualar device, and I will travel the length and breadth of the South East, spreading the Labour word. Labour stands for working people. Labour stands for national security. Labour stands for opposition in the national interest. And Labour ultimately stands for representation, not misrepresentation. Thank you.

Adsea260 hosted a small business round table in Portsmouth.

Adea260 held a small business roundtable with local business owners to discuss the economy.

Adsea260 said “Our main issue right now is that taxes are killing small businesses and we need to get rid of the red tape to stop small businesses from succeeding, We also need to be doing more to encourage small businesses to take on apprentices and build the future of the small businesses workforce".

The event lasted nearly an hour with several small businesses from all across Portsmouth attending.

Afterwards Adsea260 has hosted a Q&A event in Solent University in Southampton. .

Several items were discussed like tuition fees, the price of student accomodation and entering the workforce after university.

Adsea260 said “we need a serious plan in this region to help young people after university life, especially as they enter the workforce.”

The event was fantastic and as always we enjoyed talking to the students of Solvent University.

We 🧡 the south east It's who we are !!

In a lively discussion on BBC Sussex, Countryside Party candidate u/model-mob joined renowned presenter Danny Pike to dissect the upcoming by-election and the challenges facing the South-East. Danny Pike’s interview with u/model-mob offered a frank and insightful look into the Countryside Party's aims for the South-East, setting the stage for what promises to be a closely watched by-election.

Danny Pike (DP): Welcome back to BBC Sussex. With us today is u/model-mob, the Countryside Party candidate stirring quite the conversation in the South-East by-election. Good morning!

u/model-mob (MM): Good morning, Danny. Pleasure to be here.

DP: You’ve been vocal about your commitment to rural and farming communities. Let's start with your recent patronage of a judo club in Sussex. Some say it’s a political stunt. Your thoughts?

MM: Absolutely not, Danny. Judo teaches values of discipline and community—core to rural life. This is about genuine engagement, showing we're fighting in every sense for our communities. Unlike others, we're not just parroting slogans.

DP: Speaking of slogans, your opponent AdSea260 has talked a lot about ‘community matters’. How does your approach differ?

MM: Well, Danny, ‘community matters’ is fine and dandy, but where’s the substance? We’re presenting concrete plans to protect our rural way of life, not just empty catchphrases. We're talking about safeguarding farming standards, promoting local produce, and ensuring our rural economies aren't just surviving, but thriving.

DP: Your opponent has been quite active, focusing on local governance. Are you saying they're missing the mark?

MM: Danny, addressing potholes is necessary, but what about the potholes in our agricultural policy, or the erosion of rural services? AdSea260’s focus is commendable but lacks the depth we bring to the table—our policies are crafted by those who know and live rural life, not just by those looking to score political points.

DP: You've also been criticised for not engaging enough with urban constituents. How do you balance the needs of the rural with the urban?

MM: It’s not about rural versus urban, Danny. It’s about recognising the unique challenges each faces and addressing them in harmony. Our policies aren't just for the countryside in isolation. . .

DP: Well . . .

MM: . . . they support the nation as a whole, ensuring that rural prosperity contributes to the national good.

DP: Let's touch on immigration. You’ve hinted it impacts rural communities differently. Can you expand on that?

MM: Yes, Danny. While others get tangled in debates, we’re looking at how it affects farm labour and local jobs. We advocate for controlled, skilled immigration that supports our agricultural sector, not undermines it. Rural Britain needs policies that reflect its reality, not broad-brush approaches that fail to address specific needs.

DP: Last question, u/model-mob. There’s been a bit of a tussle between you and the other candidates. How do you rise above the fray?

MM: By staying true to our mission, Danny. While they engage in rhetoric, we're rolling up our sleeves, listening to our farmers and rural communities, and proposing solutions that matter. It's about who can deliver real results.

DP: u/model-mob, always a pleasure. That’s it for now, Sussex. Stay tuned for more insights as we approach the by-election.

Hastings, Sussex — This weekend, u/model-mob of the Countryside Party took to the mat with the British judo team right here in Sussex, not just showing off a bit of muscle but really connecting with our roots and the spirit of our community. It was a sight to see, with families, young people, and hard workers all coming together, showing just how much u/model-mob is one of their own.

After throwing down in a judo display that got the whole crowd going, u/model-mob had a word about what's really going on in the South-East, taking a straight shot at what the other lot have been up to lately.

While AdSea260's been all talk about fixing potholes and holding ‘community talks’, it's clear they're missing the big picture. We've got real battles to fight for our farming and working-class communities, needing proper policies that get down to the nitty-gritty, not just quick fixes.

u/model-mob didn’t hold back,

Sure, going to conferences and answering questions is all well and good, but where's the real action? The Countryside Party is all about rolling up our sleeves and getting stuck in, making sure we bring about changes that'll last and truly make a difference for us all.

And he wasn’t shy to say,

Today’s judo wasn’t just for show. It was about proving a point—that leadership means standing strong and being ready to take on whatever comes our way, right alongside every single one of us here. That's the grit and determination we need to tackle the real issues facing our region.

Wrapping things up, u/model-mob made it clear,

We’re not about quick fixes or empty promises. We’re here to stand up for our farmers, look out for our families, and make sure all our communities, rural and city alike, thrive. It's time we had leaders who really get what community means and are ready to fight for it.

u/model-mob's newest campaign leaflet is now landing in the mailboxes of South-East constituents, encouraging them to vote for him this by-election.

In aid of his campaign to represent the South East of England, Weebru’s campaign team announced “Wee Brews with Weebru”, as Weebru tours the pubs and clubs of the southern coast, gaining votes one pint at a time.

Arriving in his first destination in the historic left wing stronghold of Berkshire, Weebru stops at the Nag’s Head in Reading, a once struggling pub now trading successfully as a community owned pub under the KONSUM act.

Chatting with a patron at the bar with his real ale in hand he is told “people were a little sceptical of the idea of a cooperative pub, but you can see the benefits around you now. My son works behind the bar here, and he’s better paid now that the local community runs the bar.” Weebru replies and restates Solidarity’s commitment to KONSUM and the community lifeline of cooperative backing for local pubs and shops.

Stopping in Hampshire, Weebru orders another wee brew at the Queen’s Arms. Sitting in the garden and enjoying the sunny weather, he is approached by a patron with cigarette in hand. “Didn’t I hear that you want to ban smoking, what’s the point of that?”

Weebru replies “the plan’s gotten a very unfair hearing in the press, we’re not banning smoking, we’re cracking down on dodgy shops selling vapes and tobacco to children by making sure that every shop that wants to sell tobacco needs to be licensed and inspected. We do want to ban disposable vapes, but that’s because of the environmental impact of all those batteries and other components in them. If batteries are binned improperly they can even cause fires”, the woman nods and replies “that seems more reasonable I suppose…” before taking a long draw from her cigarette.

Pulling up in Surrey, Weebru arrives at the Three Pidgeons in Guildford for a cask ale and a pie. He gets talking to a young woman at the bar who complains about the difficulty in buying her own home.

“I’ve rented for years now, but the prices around here are just so high what with it being easy to get into London. I was born in this town but if I want to be able to get out of renting I’ll have to move miles away!”.

Weebru replies with “there just aren’t enough houses being built, it’s dreadful. It doesn’t help that the so called green belt here is keeping vast amounts of lands from being turned into houses without considering if those areas are genuinely areas of natural beauty, we’re looking into this in Government and seeing if we can replace it with a scheme that protects areas that should be protected while allowing more homes to be built, that really is the only fix I’m afraid”.

Rolling up at the Dew Drop Inn in Eastbourne for a refreshing cider, a patron peers at Weebru over his copy of the Telegraph.

“I’ve just been reading about your colleague the Home Secretary… Sounds like the Telegraph wants them gone.” Weebru peers at the article in question and replies:

“Well that’s not very fair, if you judge a politician by their word count all you’ll get is hot air” to which the man chuckles in reply while Weebru continues “I think Swifty is doing a fine job, they’ve announced a new investment into the police’s national computer system. It sounds dull but the last thing the police need is a dodgy IT system stopping them doing their jobs, plus a review to make sure everyone is being treated fairly by the police.”

Finishing his tour in Kent, Weebru stops at the Elephant and Hind for a Gin and Tonic. While there a patron points out of the window to the now ever-present sight of a long line of lorries waiting to cross onto the continent.

“People will say 'ah Dover’s always like that', but it’s gotten worse since Brexit. The queue hardly moves, the town is even more of a parking lot for lorries now. How are you going to fix that?”.

Weebru replies to tell the man of Solidarity’s commitment to a new deal with Europe that will seek to eliminate all the border checks brought in post-Brexit, letting things get back to normal in Dover. The patron shakes his hand and wishes him the best of luck.

Adsea260 has held a Community Matters q&A event in Brighton and Hove city center where residents could come and speak to Adsea260 about any issues they have whether it be local or national.

The campaign team were also handing out leaflets and chatting to local’s.

The event lasted nearly 2 hours with nearly 200 residents coming up to Adsea’s table to ask him questions.

One of the most important questions was around child safety when travelling to school by one of the local mum's called Sharon asking saying to Adsea260

"I'm terrified my kid's are going to get ran over on the way to school yet my local Councillors and police won't listen to us, is there anything you can do ?

Adsea260 replied"The Liberal Democrats will introduce new powers for schools so they can limit the speed in their immediate area, we will work with the local government and schools to make sure they are enforced properly by the schools."

"It was fantastic to be at Brighton City center today with so many people, Brightion is a rich town with a fantastic history and we want to make it the best in the country added Adsea260."

We love the South East

it's who we are.

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Adea260 visited the local government conference with all the local government leaders and cabinets in attendance to talk about the future of the South East and his plan for the region.

"For far too long in Westminster we have made policy without thinking about the long term impact of our local towns and villages, I can promise all of you that will end if you support me and my campaign, The slogan for our campaign is Community matters and the reason for that is because i will always stand up for our community, our region regardless of whatever your personal politics maybe.

We need an MP who will get Westminister moving again and make sure we get the funding for our local areas and make sure the basics are all done first, not months later when everyone has played with their new toys around the cabinet table.

Weather it’s the pothole at the end of your street, or if you can’t get in touch with your local housing officer I want to know.

We need to get the basic right, if candidates can't be trusted to do that then why should they be trusted when in government ?.

By voting for myself and the Liberal Democrats, you can guarantee we get the basics right.

Remember everyone here in the South East, Community Matters and that you by supporting my campaign can help rebuild our community, thank you."

Wycombe, Buckinghamshire — Countryside Party candidate, u/model-mob, holds a policy discussion in a busy farm cooperative in Buckinghamshire to outline the party's vision for agriculture and rural communities. He also talks about the Countryside Party's recent rebranding.

Good afternoon, I'm thrilled to be here today, in the heart of our agricultural community, to talk about how the Countryside Party plans to support and restore British farming and rural living. Our dedication to British farmers is stronger than ever. Our recently unveiled mini-manifesto lays out a clear, actionable plan aimed at the heart of modern farming needs. From securing fair trading conditions for our produce to ensuring the longevity of our rural traditions for future generations, we are committed to tackling both the immediate and long-term challenges facing our farmers.

Central to our approach is the introduction of Fair Play Tariffs and Home-Grown Quotas. It's not just about safeguarding our farms from the flood of imports but ensuring that our produce, grown with care and hard work, finds its rightful place in the market. These policies are about giving our local lamb, beef, and crops the fair chance they deserve, supporting not just our economy but the environment too. Furthermore, with our rebranding, we're not just changing our look. We're reaffirming our commitment to rural Britain. This new identity is more than aesthetic; it is our pledge to tackle the modern challenges our communities face, while still honouring the traditions that make us who we are.

In this by-election, you'll find no document more attuned to the needs of farmers and rural residents than what the Countryside Party is presenting. While the Solidarity government is entangled in promoting a woke agenda, the very essence of British farming is withering away under their watch. It's high time our focus returned to the real backbone of this country—our farmers—instead of getting lost in endless debates over gender pronouns. Our priorities are clear, and they lie with the prosperity of rural Britain, not in the latest neo-cultural skirmishes that distract from the urgent issues at hand.

We are presented with a unique opportunity to bring rural issues to the forefront of the national agenda. The concerns of our countryside, from the sustainability of our farms to the vitality of our rural towns, must be addressed with urgency and commitment. From farmyards to market squares, the message is clear. By working together, we can secure a prosperous future for British agriculture. It's time to move beyond mere survival and towards a thriving, sustainable countryside.

In closing, I urge you to join us in this crucial campaign. Your support can transform our shared vision into a reality, ensuring a flourishing future for our rural communities. Let's stand together for the revival and growth of British farming.

The Countryside Party – Defending Britain's Countryside – Mini-Manifesto 2024

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Small towns. The birds chirping, tractor going, breeze ruffling the leaves on trees. Your neighbour Ted waves to you and smiles as he unpacks his load of corn. This is what it is could be like today, if you elect the Liberal Democrats. Rural areas will be invested in and helped. But under Solidarity and Labour, that isn't happening. They're playing to their big-city base, and ignoring rural areas. They only believe in gaining votes, so the rural areas that aren't vote-rich aren't targeted. With the Liberal Democrats, we will balance both needs. We will be able to balance the needs of those in cities with the needs of those in rural areas. Unlike Solidarity and Labour, we care about our farming communities. Unlike Solidarity and Labour, we care about both sides of our country.

We have a choice. We have the choice of big-city extremism or a compromise between the two needs. We have the choice of sane progress or insane demolition. We have the option to split apart and ruin the UK or keep us as one, stronger and unified. Together, there isn't nothing we can't do together but we need to truly do it together. You need to make the choice. I know what I would choose. I would choose to help our rural areas thrive. I would vote Liberal. I would respect the needs of all Britons, rather than a privileged few from either rural areas or cities. I would respect our nation's unity.

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ARichTeaBiscuit ended her campaign with a quick speech.

“Hello there,

It’s been quite a week hasn’t it? But then as Lenin said there are decades where nothing happens and there are weeks where decades happen. In moments like this I feel incredibly thankful to the wonderful volunteers that have made this campaign possible, as I certainly couldn’t do this without their hard work.

I am also grateful to the general public, as you’ve showcased some remarkable patience to put up with my unmoderated ramblings for the past week, and your contributions at the doorstep have shown me a great insight into the problems facing people and what we can do to tackle them.

Today I would like to talk about housing and transport and how Solidarity intends to tackle these areas. Now, some of you may notice that these are each subjects that I am quite passionate about and you’ll be quite correct, however, who said that I shouldn’t be able to enjoy myself during a campaign?

I firmly believe that we should all aspire to make life easier for the next generation, and through our establishment of UBI and the strengthening of our trade unions we’ve certainly worked to make some aspects of life better, however, the dream of home ownership is still not viable to many people and that simply isn’t acceptable, especially, when you compare the difficulties of the present with the ease of the past!

All of this can be traced to two major problems, the high cost of construction and the poor standards within the construction industry and the absurdity of the type of land that this country considers to be part of the green belt.

Solidarity knows that radical change is needed within the construction industry, however, this cannot be achieved by simply wishing for capitalism to fix the problem but by enforcing the change through the establishment of a new publicly-owned construction company. It will be focused on delivering public construction contracts cheaply and on time, and control everything from design to the production of materials and the construction itself will be centralised under this new entity.

How difficult should it be to build new housing on an old industrial site? I personally don’t think it should be difficult to repurpose an old industrial unit, however, a large number of these old industrial plots are bizarrely considered part of the green belt and therefore have a list of restrictions around them that prevent the construction of affordable housing or anything else that would serve the public good.

Solidarity recognises that the Green Belt is a perfectly sound idea in theory but the current implementation is deeply flawed. A future Solidarity-led government would implement new legislation to ensure that the land defined as Green Belt is actually deserving of protection and declassify land that does not reach a certain level of ecological value.

If you’ve followed my political career since the beginning then you’ll know that I briefly served as Transport Secretary, now back then I primarily dealt with HS2 and the reorganisation of the railway system, a task which I admit was rather daunting as a newly elected politician.

I am quite glad that my successor, Inadorable has proven to be far more efficient as Transport Secretary compared to my short time in the role. In fact, under her leadership the United Kingdom has gone from having a comparatively underdeveloped HSR network to having one of the best in Western Europe, however, we all recognise that more needs to be done.

In fact, a decent guideline can be seen by earlier work to reverse the terrible cuts that ended up scrapping the rail connection to my home town of Maldon, as a future Solidarity-led government will work to ensure that every community of ten thousand people or more has a railway station with service of two trains per hour by 2050.

All of these new stations will be built off the high-speed rail network that is currently under construction, and focus on simple and easily achievable improvements to existing services over the construction of additional mainlines.

Solidarity also recognises the importance of continuing to build upon our high-speed rail network, and a future Solidarity-led government will work with the Scottish government to build a new high-speed line to Scotland along the West Coast Main Line. In addition to that a Solidarity-led government will also consider the feasibility of a new high-speed rail line to Bristol and Cardiff, as we know that the South West doesn’t deserve another HS4 debacle.

Just before I wrap up my remarks here I feel it’s important to highlight the fact that the Liberal Democrat’s proposal to scrap UBI would result in the average British person being worse off to the tune of 7,000 pounds! It’s possible that the average Liberal Democrat politician may be able to afford such a drastic reduction in their income, however, I don’t believe that you in the audience can afford such a blow.

It’s clear that the United Kingdom simply cannot afford to have the Liberal Democrats or the Conservative Party in government, so for the sake of your future and that of the country please go out and vote Solidarity."

Yimir delivers a speech in Altrincham, discussing Labour’s plans for health.

"The NHS is perhaps Labour’s proudest achievement, set up by our party in the aftermath of the Second World War. Ever since its inception seventy-five years ago, Labour has been the party of the NHS, and we are proud to continue that legacy into the present day. At this election, Britain is faced with a very real possibility that the next government will be a far-right coalition, seeing the Liberal Democrats sell out to the Conservatives and British Alternative in order to get into 10 Downing Street. That possibility cannot be allowed to come to pass: seeing a party enter Whitehall that openly desires to dismantle our free at the point of use health system is something that should be alarming to all Britons.

Fortunately, there is an alternative: Labour. Labour will continue to invest in our NHS, bringing world-class healthcare to everyone in Britain. We will create a national remote GP service, allowing people to connect with doctors over the telephone or video conference. Of course, this is no substitute for a physical appointment, which is why it will not be mandatory or a replacement for traditional services. To that end, Labour will be investing in rural GP services, allowing more people to easily see a doctor in person. But it will provide an alternative for those who do not need to be seen in person and would prefer to speak to their doctor in the comfort and privacy of their own homes.

We will continue to innovate the provision of healthcare in the mental health field as well, establishing a new long-term therapy service for those who do not benefit from traditional interventions. It is clear that not everyone responds to cognitive behavioural therapy, and exploring other options on our NHS should be something that we afford to all patients who need it.

Health doesn’t stop when we leave a GP surgery or hospital. Over the past few years, the benefits of preventative healthcare have become more and more apparent. Obesity is a major health concern in the UK, and reactive therapies can only do so much. Labour will create a new obesity strategy, investing money in education, regulation, and technology to make us all happier and healthier. We will create stronger integration throughout health pathways, improving the overall standard of living outside of healthcare settings.

Finally, we want to ensure Britain stays a world leader in the research and development of new treatments and therapies. Labour will increase funding of the government bodies responsible for developing new drugs and distributing grants, and grow our local drug manufacturing industry to make our supply chains more resilient and cut down on shortages of medicines that people rely on.

This election, our health is on the ballot. A vote for Labour is a vote for comprehensive healthcare, investment in our health service, and a higher quality of life for everyone. I implore all of you to vote Labour tomorrow, 29 February."

Yimir gives a speech in Memorial Square in Crewe

“Our world is changing at a blistering pace. Not only are we being leapfrogged by technology, but global warming is getting worse, and now we’re seeing conflicts on the rise. Watching all this happen from our phones or computers. The world is becoming a scarier place, and we all feel it.

But thats no reason for us to give in or give up. We need to pull together, as a town, as a country, as a nation. We have the means and the money to look after our least fortunate, to make sure that everyone on these islands can have a good life. For them, for their partners, for any children they may have. For every generation. And Labour has a plan to get us there.

We’re looking for a complete top to toe re-examination of our society, working to fix every little thing we can for us and for the future.

Looking at your bills first, we recently passed our energy bill to renationalise our national grid, where we will be putting money into making sure at least half of all our power is from renewables. National ownership of our energy production will make sure we only charge what is necessary, lowering energy costs for everyone. Then there’s water. We’ve got a plan to renationalise our water too, turning back the clock on our private profit-driven water companies. Nobody should be paying huge amounts for water, something necessary to life. So we will put a stop to that, once again charging only what is necessary. We will be investing in our water pipes too, working to stop leaks and ensure our water network works for future generations. We want our country in for the long haul.

Then rents. Another huge strain on our paychecks. In no world should most of our paychecks be going toward simply paying rent. It strangles not just our livelihoods, but our economy and our society. Labour plans to work with the courts to make sure nobody is unfairly evicted for late rent payments. We understand that everything is a bit tight right now, for all of us. As well as this we want to make sure that we can all live with our pets in rented accommodation. We plan on enshrining it in renters rights that you can bring your pets to live with you, as long as pet ensurance covers any potential damages. Only then can it be fair to everyone.

My personal favourite corner, justice and equalities. Equality is a value core to Britain and our Labour party. We want to reshape legislation surrounding the differences between marriage and civil partnerships, and give legal protections to anyone on harassment based on marital status. Then we will work to make driving licenses gender neutral, allowing everyone to put their chosen legal title on their license, and removing the hidden gender marker at the end of the license number. If nobody really knew it was there then why even have it in the first place. And finally we will continue my work on prisons reform, making sure even the least fortunate in society have a chance.

This election our future is up for grabs. Labour is the only party that will work long term, for every generation. Vote Labour on the 29th of February, and together we can build a better world."

ArthurDent24 on the campaign trail in Rochdale with a speech on the importance of culture:

“As a well-seasoned champion of the arts and culture and having been part of DCMS on multiple frontbenches, I am familiar with the wonders of our culture and the need to promote it. I am also a railfan, and as such, the many heritage railways we have in this country are wonderful and known the world over. Under a Labour government, we will ensure that heritage railways are safe to operate, that funding is ensured for any necessary improvements and maintenance, and that the economic benefits we get from heritage railways will not be lost.

Moving on to the closer things at hand, under Labour, the BBC has been a force for good for the country; however, the way we fund it through a licence fee is outdated and not fit for purpose. Instead, rather than a licence fee, we should be funding the BBC through general taxation, and the amount it receives will increase every year in order to safeguard its independence and the quality of its output.

So, if you want an MP and a government that will not ignore and understand our cultural heritage, go out and vote Labour this Thursday. Thank you very much!”

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The Labour Party has a proud history of delivering a more equal and progressive UK.

It was a Labour government led by Harold Wilson which first delivered legislation to outlaw discrimination on the basis of race, end the death penalty permanently, and decriminalise homosexuality. It was also Labour who delivered the ground-breaking Equal Pay Act 1970 to equalise pay between men and women, and who backed the legalisation of abortion.

It was a Labour government led by Tony Blair which delivered the first gender recognition reforms, repealed Section 28, and introduced civil partnerships to improve the rights of LGBT+ Brits. It was also Labour who delivered the landmark Human Rights Act 1998, which incorporated the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) into UK law and is protecting our human rights from being infringed upon. It was a Labour government led by Gordon Brown which delivered the landmark Equalities Act 2010. And a Labour government led by model-kurimizumi will build on all the progress the UK has made in improving the rights of racial minorities, women and LGBT+ Brits to further make the UK a more equal, tolerant and progressive nation.

The Equalities Act 2010 was a landmark piece of legislation which is protecting us all from discrimination and harassment. However, we recognise that more can be done in this field, and that the Equalities Act 2010 can be made stronger and wider in scope. For example, we plan to replace the protected characteristic of marriage and civil partnership with the protected characteristic of relationship. This will mean that the protections of the Equalities Act against discrimination will no longer apply to just those who are married or are in a civil partnership. They will apply also to those who are divorced, widowed, not yet married or in a civil partnership, and those who are single. We will then extend all of the protections of the Equalities Act against harassment and discrimination to also apply to the new protected characteristic of relationship status.

There are also some sections of the Equalities Act which were never brought into force, and which a Labour government will finally bring into force. In particular we will bring section 14 (which covers combinations of protected characteristics), the entirety of section 36 (which creates a duty to make the common areas of flats accessible), and Part 15 (which abolishes outdated and sexist common law notions relating to a husband’s duty to support his wife) into force.

We will also standardise driving licence numbers to stop people potentially being misgendered by ending the DVLA’s rule to add 50 to the birth month of those the DVLA perceives to be male, regardless of whether they are actually male or not.

Several years ago, the LPUK (I apologise for reminding you that they used to exist) decided to pass legislation to abolish the notion of marriage in law. The abolition of marriage was ruled to be incompatible with the ECHR, and so Parliament passed the Marriage (Reinstatement) Act 2022 to make marriage a concept in law again. This Act, however, did not reinstate marriages which occurred before this Act passed. Labour will therefore establish a system wherein those who got married before this Act passed can voluntarily re-establish their marriage, should both partners consent to it. It will be a voluntary scheme to ensure that those who do not want their marriage re-established, such as the survivors of domestic abuse, do not get their marriage re-established.

Labour will additionally create a compensation scheme for those who were deprived of their rights as a consequence of the LPUK legislation. This scheme will cover both direct costs (such as the cost of getting married again or entering a civil partnership again), and other related costs (such as the loss of pension rights and the requirement to redraft wills).

The LPUK’s legislation abolishing marriage was ruled to be incompatible with the ECHR because the Human Rights Act 1998 permits judges to rule that legislation which breaches the ECHR is incompatible with the ECHR. A ruling of incompatibility does not, however, invalidate the legislation, except in the devolved nations. All it does is that it allows the government to introduce an order repealing the legislation ruled to be incompatible. Labour will strengthen the Human Rights Act by instead allowing courts to invalidate laws which breach the ECHR, just like in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Another scandal in the field of law surrounds the use of the opaque Single Justice Procedure (SJP), which has been used to convict those incapable of defending themselves in court due to medical reasons of minor crimes they may not even have committed. It has, for example, been used to convict pensioners with dementia who no longer drive of not having paid for car insurance. Labour will review the use of the SJP and will consider its abolition to ensure that those who are innocent are not convicted of crimes they did not commit, and to ensure that the justice system is transparent and open.

Labour will further reform the criminal justice system by increasing the reimbursement cap for jurors so that jurors are fairly reimbursed for the earnings they lost as a consequence of serving on a jury, and we will increase it in the future either by the rate of inflation or the rate at which the minimum wage is rising, whichever is higher. We will also carry out a comprehensive review of the prisons estate and invest in modernising our prisons to ensure that they are all modern, fit for human habitation, and suitable for the rehabilitation of offenders.

Through the reforms outlined here, Labour will build a fairer justice system, and a more equal United Kingdom.