Key Policy Points 8 to 14

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Below are the key policy areas 8 to 14 of 21 that UKpopdems will address in the first term of office. At the end are shown the key elements of how the party's government programme will be funded.

UKpopdems believe in real democracy where ordinary Britons have more power. This means that, with a UKpopdems government, your voice on policy will be listened to.

8. Transport:

Aim for safe, fast, reliable and clean travel at fair cost by investing in a new building programme for safer roads, new subsidised bus routes and fairer, more ring fenced road taxes.

• An end to motorist persecution
• Motoring taxes ring-fenced. 50% on roads, 15% on public transport, 15% on emergency services and 20% on environmental improvement
• Road tax incorporated into petrol taxes, tax disc discontinued and insurance disc introduced

9. Taxation:

Implement a fairer taxation system by introducing a new tax for the very highest earners that will go to the poorest in society, and by giving British people the power to decide on raising or reducing taxes and by how much.

• 'Very High Earners Tax' (VHET) introduced that can be totally mitigated by investing in Britain and the British people
• National vote on increasing or reducing taxation before end of first term
• Corporation tax eliminated and employment taxes reduced
• Employer based 'safe-pensions' and 'sure-health' schemes introduced
  

10. Pensions:

Ensure everyone has a safe, protected, earnings based pension that supports them in retirement. Remove taxes and costs from private sector companies to enable this to happen.

• 'Safe-pensions' introduced which give a 50% earnings based protected pension
• Safe-pensions' gradually implemented in the public sector as public and private sector benefits are standardised
• Retirement age kept at 65 but individual variation allowed
• Minimum pension benefit is 50% of pertaining minimum wage

11. Work:

Implement a 'right to work' for every Briton on the unemployment register seeking work. In the public sector ensure 80% are in front-line jobs. Encourage this policy in the private sector with tax benefits.

• Everyone who needs employment will have real and valuable work
• Tax breaks given to encourage 'right to work' in the private sector
• 'Safe-pensions' and 'sure-health' makes sure employees are protected
• Small independents and start-ups compete on the same terms as big corporations

12. Democracy:

Give the people powers to decide on new policies, bills rejected by the Lords and social issues that affect daily lives. Encourage and support people to get together to propose new law and change or abolish existing law.

• People's votes decide social issues and new legislation
• 'Interest groups' of between 2 to 5 million set up to recommend policy
• House of Lords majority elected and people vote on rejected bills

13. Politics:

Eliminate the potential of politicians to abuse power by setting up a strong independent watchdog and ensuring all reviews are also independent. Depoliticise the public sector and repeal any customs that set politicians above the people they serve.

• Strong Parliamentary watchdog installed and all reviews determined independently
• To eliminate spin, all statements of fact and progress are made by Civil Servants instead of politicians
• Election timing is a standard five year period

14. Britain:

Promote world class achievements in Sport, Engineering, Science, Medicine, Art and Entertainment by investing in research and training. Ensure British history, culture and beliefs are taught in all schools and as part of new harder to obtain citizenship.

• Individuals and teams recognised for world-beating performance and achievement
• 'The peoples' views sought on political correctness, equality, discrimination, health and safety and other issues
• Britain's history, culture and beliefs more visible and understood
• The Union Flag flown on most public buildings and by the British people

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