The New Statesman presents the promises made to the electorate in the Labour, Conservative and Liberal Democrat manifestos.
From the hundreds of pages we have put together a break-down of the pledges in 10 key areas, together with expert reactions, to help you separate the wheat from the electoral chaff. Is there nothing but an “anorexic cigarette paper” between the main parties? Let us know what you think.
1. Arts
Read the expert verdict from the Art Fund’s Stephen Deuchar here.
2. Constitutional reform
Read the expert verdict from the Electoral Reform Society’s Ken Ritchie here.
3. Crime
Read the expert verdict from Nacro’s Jackie Lowthian here.
4. Defence
Read the expert verdict from Chatham House’s Paul Cornish here.
5. Economy
6. Education
Read the expert verdict from Demos’ Sonia Sodha here.
7. Energy
Read the expert’s verdict from Chatham House’s Felix Preston here.
8. Environment
Read the expert verdict from Chatham House’s Paul Cornish here.
9. Families and children
Read the expert verdict from the Family and Parenting Institute here.
10. Health
Read the expert verdict from the King’s Fund’s Ruth Thorlby here.
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