Ban party to put forward candidate if it has broken manifesto commitments
We call on the Government to introduce legislation to prevent a political party from putting forward any candidates in the general election if they have been found to have broken a manifesto commitment in the preceding parliament.
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Ban party to put forward candidate if it has broken manifesto commitments
We call on the Government to introduce legislation to prevent a political party from putting forward any candidates in the general election if they have been found to have broken a manifesto commitment in the preceding parliament.
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Where do you stand on this motion?
See what others are saying
Members can read every reason.
Similar motions
Call a general election if a government breaks an election manifesto promise
We call on the UK Government to introduce legislation that would trigger an immediate general election if a governing party breaks a commitment set out in its election manifesto.
Require an election if 70% of the government manifesto isn’t delivered
Create a law requiring governments to deliver at least 70% of their clear, measurable manifesto pledges within a Parliament. If they fail, a general election must be triggered, with delivery independently verified.
Make the government legally accountable for delivering its manifesto promises
1. Make manifestos legally binding once a party takes office; 2. Create an independent body or court process for public accountability; 3. Permit legal action when governments fail or neglect to deliver on their stated policies
Require political parties publish safeguarding actions and failings
Require political parties to publish s/guarding failings & disciplinary actions taken against elected officials.
Mandate by-elections for Councillors who change parties post-election
When somebody elected to represent a particular party changes allegiances they should be made to seek re-election as a representative of their new party