Immigration

Concern about immigration is as strong as ever, but the issue takes a less substantial role in the general election than 2005, due primarily to the predominance of the financial crisis in the political agenda.

Environment

The environment has taken something of a backseat since the financial crisis and the expenses scandal began dominating political debate in Britain.

Education

Whenever a debate on public services kicks off, it won't be long before Scandinavia comes up as an example.

The economy

The economy is without any doubt the most important issue of the general election.

Health and the NHS

When compared with levels seen in the first years of Tony Blair's premiership, public satisfaction with the NHS is sky-high.

Afghanistan

With over 10,000 British troops fighting the Taliban, the war in Afghanistan is inevitably shaping up as a major issue of the 2010 general election campaign.

Crime and justice

There is a hefty overlap in the three main parties' crime policies.

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Election Manifesto Videos

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Manifestos

Dogs Trust: Dog manifesto

We are calling on politicians and policy makers to think carefully about the wider social impact of dog welfare and how important dogs are to us as individuals and to our communities.

RSPCA: Animal welfare manifesto

The RSPCA has identified four key priority issues for the 2010 election: status dogs; food labelling; wild animals and circuses; and animal experiments. We will be asking all political parties to address these issues at a national level.

IFAW: Missing a Voice: Animal Welfare Manifesto 2010

In this manifesto we set out our vision of the responsibilities and challenges that face the next UK Government on the marine environment, trade in wildlife and animal welfare legislation.

More Manifestos

Residential Landlords Association Election Manifesto

This manifesto sets out the key challenges facing the private rented sector, challenges which will require action by Government of whatever political persuasion, after the next election.

CIOB: Building the Future Economy - Manifesto for the built environment

Construction is the major hidden employer in your constituency. If we are to go back to a pattern of consistent economic growth, there needs to be a sustained programme of national investment.

MRSA Action UK: Healthcare infections - a manifesto 2010

The target to reduce MRSA by half the 2004 level was, we believe, long overdue and at the time thought to be unachievable by many NHS Trusts. MRSA Action UK has always believed it was achievable and that this could be greatly improved upon. We wish the Government to invest and to build on the success and great achievements already made by many NHS Trusts.

Construction Products Association: Key priorities for the new government

Construction product manufacturers and suppliers are key to delivering a more sustainable built environment based around low carbon, water efficiency and responsible sourcing but need the government to set a supportive framework which will encourage the investment in innovative products and solutions on the scale that will achieve the economies of scale needed to ensure they provide cost effective solutions.

Daycare Trust: Childcare Charter: A manifesto for early childhood education and care

Support for families and children is fast becoming an election issue and as we approach the general election, Daycare Trust is proud to publish this Childcare Charter. With the backing of our supporters, we want to show politicians how important childcare is to families up and down the country.

Countryside Alliance Rural Manifesto

This manifesto flags up several key issues which truly matter to individuals and groups within rural communities. These are issues that genuinely affect peoples' lives in the countryside right now. They provoke passion, idealism, energy, anger and frustration. They put people on the street, inspire them to participate and ultimately drive them to vote in large numbers.

Voice: the union for education professionals: Election Manifesto 2010

As we approach the UK General Election, Voice has set out its challenge to the political parties on the future of education and childcare with its own Election Manifesto for issues that are the responsibility of the Westminster Parliament.

Diabetes UK 2010 general election manifesto

Diabetes UK has published a manifesto for the 2010 General Election. The Improving Lives manifesto outlines the 10 key areas we want the next Government, whatever Party is leading it, to address.

British Humanist Association: A Humanist Manifesto for the 2010 General Election

We want a society where there is a culture of respect for human rights. We want a government that will commit to building such a culture and protecting the Human Rights Act. We want a government that will increase human rights education and help to make human rights a tool in protecting people from oppression and discrimination.

The tools for success: The election manifesto of the National Housing Federation

We have a vision of housing associations continuing to enable people to reach their full potential by providing affordable, sustainable housing and services which are tailored to their individual needs.