In the 2024 UK general election, the key parties and their main stances are:
- Conservative Party: Led by Rishi Sunak, they focus on economic stability, reducing inflation, and maintaining strong national security. Conservative Party
- Labour Party: Led by Sir Keir Starmer, they aim for economic growth, improving public services, and social justice. Labour Party
- Liberal Democrats: Led by Sir Ed Davey, they advocate for closer ties with the EU, environmental protection, and social liberalism. Liberal Democrats
- Reform UK: Led by Nigel Farage, they focus on reducing taxes, strict immigration control, and opposing "woke" culture. Reform UK
- Green Party: They prioritise environmental sustainability, significant investment in public health, and social equity. Green Party
- Scottish National Party (SNP): They seek Scottish independence and progressive social policies. SNP
- Plaid Cymru: They advocate for Welsh independence and social justice. Plaid Cymru
- Social Democratic Party (SDP): They focus on social democracy and economic reform. SDP
- Workers Party of Britain: Led by George Galloway, they support socialist policies and workers' rights. Workers Party of Britain
- Sinn Féin: They aim for Irish reunification and social equality. Sinn Féin
Resources:
- Wikipedia - 2024 United Kingdom General Election
- Democracy Club - 2024 UK General Election Candidate Summary
- The Telegraph - Who Should I Vote For?
- Labour Party - General Election 2024
- Institute for Government - General Election 2024: Conservative Manifesto
- BBC News - Green Party Manifesto 2024
- BBC News - General Election 2024 Poll Tracker
- YouGov - General Election 2024: Which New Policies Do People Support?
- The Guardian - A Guide to the Six Main Parties
- Wikipedia - Candidates in the 2024 United Kingdom General Election