The National Party are the second party to release their manifesto for the September General Election campaign, following on from For Britain last Tuesday.
A Summary of the Manifesto
The National Party has presented what it describes as a plan to “restore our politics”.
Under this section of the manifesto, the party proposed “new electoral legislation to clarify electoral offences”, the introduction of “regional parties”, reforms to “civil service appointments” and “House of Lords appointments”, and measures to “restore authority to ministers”.
In its economic section, the party stated that it intended to establish “sound finances”.
The policies outlined included plans to “cut wasteful spending”, introduce a “new funding mechanism for companies”, establish a “new budget process to get more value for money”, review “media licensing”, and appoint a “minister for enterprise and sport”.
In its section covering the civil service, the party proposed bringing in “real accountability and leadership” for the Events Commission, transferring the functions of the Northern Ireland Office to the Home Office, and introducing an “Excellence in Public Service Award”.
On foreign affairs, the party stated that it would “always stand up for Britain”.
Its proposals included plans to “stand up for Britain on the world stage”, establish “closer ties with Europe and newly active nations”, “create the G7”, “revive the Commonwealth of Nations Secretariat”, and “assert British sovereignty over the Treaty ports and parts of the Mediterranean”.
The manifesto also outlined several proposed changes to the legal system.
These included plans to “bring civil cases in game”, with the proposal eventually being expanded to criminal cases, according to the manifesto.
The party also proposed making the “Attorney-General a ministerial post again”, creating “lower courts to help handle minor cases and train future judges”, and making “KC a professional qualification” while encouraging “more hands-on training for barristers”.
