Thread by @dermot_daly

Exactly a year ago there was a UK general election. It was won by the Conservative and Unionist Party based on their manifesto () A manifesto is “a public declaration of policy and aims, especially”. Let’s (selectively) check in on some of those aims...assets-global.website-files.com/5da42e2cae7ebd…

“We will proudly maintain our commitment to spend 0.7 per cent of GNI on development, and do more to help countries receiving aid become self-sufficient.”

The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2019 (page 53)

independent.co.uk/news/uk/politi…

“We will negotiate a trade agreement next year – one that will strengthen our Union – and we will not extend the implementation period beyond December 2020.”

The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2019 (page 5)

theguardian.com/politics/2020/…

“Given the Parliamentary arithmetic, a vote for any other party or candidate is a vote for Jeremy Corbyn – and a vote for chaos and delay.”

The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2019 (page 59)

lbc.co.uk/politics/the-n…

“We will drive a hard bargain with all of our trading partners – and, as with all negotiations, we will be prepared to walk away if that is in the national interest.”

The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2019 (page 57)

bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politi…

“And we will continue our efforts through the tax and benefits system to reduce poverty, including child poverty. [...] maintaining our commitment to free school meals.”

The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2019 (page 19)

standard.co.uk/news/foodforlo…

“we will make sure those who cheat the system by committing benefit fraud are punished. There is no excuse for exploiting others who have worked hard and paid in.”

The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2019 (page 19)

metro.co.uk/2021/01/12/fre…

“When we are negotiating trade deals, the NHS will not be on the table. The price the NHS pays for drugs will not be on the table. The services the NHS provides will not be on the table.”

The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2019 (page 11)

independent.co.uk/news/uk/politi…

“We will act to improve the lives of all and reject the politics of division.”

The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2019 (page 25)

theguardian.com/politics/2021/…

“We will champion freedom of expression and tolerance, both in the UK and overseas.”

The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2019 (page 25)

theguardian.com/politics/2021/…

“As Conservatives, we stand for democracy and the rule of law.”

The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2019 (page 49)
ft.com/content/6271d7…

“A Conservative Government will give the public services the resources they need, supporting our hospitals [...]”

The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2019 (page 9)
itv.com/news/2021-02-2…

“[...] we also believe that those who truly can’t work must be given the help they need.”

The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2019 (page 19) theguardian.com/society/2021/m…

“We will also strengthen academic freedom and free speech in universities and continue to focus on raising standards.”

The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2019 (page 37)

https://twitter.com/GavinWilliamson/status/1402329761565843461

“We will support our precious hospices”

The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2019 (page 13)

https://twitter.com/doctor_oxford/status/1402875198148333570

"[...] come up with proposals to restore trust in our institutions and in how our democracy operates."

"we can start the necessary task of restoring public trust in government and politics:"

The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2019 (page 48)

https://twitter.com/BBCr4today/status/1409417219776385024?s=20

“We will tackle prejudice, racism
and discrimination”

The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2019 (page 24)

(When?)

https://twitter.com/BBCNews/status/1414618482466037766

“As Conservatives, we believe absolutely in equality of opportunity”

“We will create a fair society, in which everyone always contributes their fair share.”

The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2019 (pages 15 & 61)

https://twitter.com/BBCNews/status/1416661071394492420

“A vote for any other party or candidate is a vote for Jeremy Corbyn – and a vote for more chaos”

The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2019 (page 7)

https://twitter.com/BBCBreaking/status/1416700141919158274

“[…] we will maintain our support for the arts and culture, taking pride in the world- beating strengths of the UK’s creative industries and its unparalleled cultural heritage.”

The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2019 (page 44)

theguardian.com/education/2021…

“Boris Johnson’s new deal takes the whole country out of the EU as one United Kingdom. […] Our deal is the only one on the table. It is signed, sealed and ready.”

The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2019 (page 7)

irishtimes.com/news/world/uk/…

“We will continue to grant asylum and support to refugees fleeing persecution”

The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2019 (page 25) independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-n…

"We will ensure no matter where in the world you or your family come from, your rights will be respected and you will be treated with fairness and dignity."

The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2019 (page 24)

theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/a…

“We will overhaul the current immigration system, and make it more fair and compassionate – what happened to the Windrush generation was horrific and we will ensure it never happens again.”

The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2019 (page 23)

https://twitter.com/BellaSankey/status/1425214481618112515

“We also recognise the contribution in the present day of so many from beyond these shores, such as the Gurkhas.”

The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2019 (page 54)

https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1425162531539062784

“We will build and fund 40 new hospitals over the next 10 years. This is on top of the 20 hospital upgrades announced in the summer.”

The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2019 (page 12)

(This was a centre in a hospital [cwherald.com/news/health-se…])

https://twitter.com/sajidjavid/status/1428309078468665345

“Keeping people safe and secure will always be our priority.”

The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2019 (page 47)

“Are you […] inundated with all the emails from everywhere in the world saying, please help my son, mother in Afghanistan?”

“We promise not to raise the rates of income tax, National Insurance or VAT.”

The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2019 (page 17) theguardian.com/politics/2021/…

“We will keep the triple lock”

The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2019 (page 18)

independent.co.uk/news/uk/politi…

So we will build a cross-party consensus to bring forward an answer that solves the problem, commands the widest possible support, […] That consensus will consider a range of options”

The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2019 (page 14) theguardian.com/politics/2021/…

“The biggest problem that young people face in getting on the housing ladder is the deposit.”

The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2019 (page 31)

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"[...] we will maintain our support for the arts and culture, taking pride in the worldbeating strengths of the UK’s creative industries and its unparalleled cultural heritage."

The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2019 (page 44)

https://twitter.com/i/status/1438427187095511043

“Our job is to serve you, the people.”

The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2019 (page 59)

bbc.com/news/uk-587074…

“Only by establishing immigration controls and ending freedom of movement will we be able to attract the high-skilled workers we need […] overall numbers will come down.”

The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2019 (page 20) gov.uk/government/new…

“The railways need accountability, not nationalisation”

The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2019 (page 27)

gov.uk/government/new…

“We will improve NHS performance, using our record funding settlement
to bring down operating waiting times, improve A&E performance and increase cancer survival rates.”

The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2019 (page 11)

“As part of our efforts to empower and support disabled people, we will reduce the number of reassessments a disabled person must go through when a significant change in condition is unlikely”

The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2019 (page 17)

“We will continue to fight crime against women and girls”

The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2019 (page 19)

bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politi…

“We will champion freedom of expression and tolerance, both in the UK and overseas.”

The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2019 (page 23)

(For bonus points, the speaker, Jonathan Gullis is actually pictured in the manifesto on page 6)
mirror.co.uk/news/politics/…

“We want our party, and our Government, to represent modern Britain – a diverse and tolerant country with confidence in its own identity and values.”

The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2019 (page 22)

order-order.com/2021/10/13/exc…

"[...] come up with proposals to restore trust in our institutions and in how our democracy operates."

"we can start the necessary task of restoring public trust in government and politics:"

The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2019 (page 48)

bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politi…

“We will create a fair society”

The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2019 (page 59)

“A vote for any other party or candidate is a vote for Jeremy Corbyn – and a vote for more chaos”

The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2019 (page 7)

“We will continue to fight crime against women and girls”

The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2019 (page 19)

https://twitter.com/PoliticsForAlI/status/1456643682485080066

“we will […] come up with proposals to restore trust in our institutions and in how our democracy operates.”

The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2019 (page 48)

“We will protect the British people at home and abroad”

The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2019 (page 53)

https://twitter.com/GMB/status/1457619134489968640

“We will continue to support international initiatives to achieve reconciliation, stability and justice across the world”

The Conservative and Unionist Manifesto 2019 (page 53)

#FreeNazanin

https://twitter.com/The_NewArab/status/1458303412290920449

“We need to end the paralysis so we can do our job in the way you deserve. That is why we ask you to vote for a Conservative majority Government on December 12th.”

The Conservative and Unionist Manifesto 2019 (page 59)

theguardian.com/politics/2021/…

“We will build Northern Powerhouse Rail between Leeds and Manchester”

The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2019 (page 27)

https://twitter.com/singharj/status/1459949811843612680

“A key part of our plan to level up the UK’s cities and regions is to connect them.”

The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2019 (page 27)
bbc.com/news/business-…

“[…] defending the invaluable role of a free press.”

The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2019 (page 20)
theguardian.com/politics/2021/…

“[…] nobody needing care should be forced to sell their home to pay for it.”

The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2019 (page 12)

bbc.co.uk/news/59379586

“We are committed to the Windrush compensation scheme.”

The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2019 (page 21)

standard.co.uk/news/uk/windru…

“As Conservatives, we stand for democracy and the rule of law.”

The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2019 (page 47)

“It is only by getting Brexit done that we can start the necessary task of restoring public trust in government and politics”

The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2019 (page 48)

“We will protect the integrity of
our democracy”

The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2019 (page 48)

“ We will improve the use of […] evidence in the process of government.”

The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2019 (page 48)

“We need a fair justice system – one that stands for the law-abiding majority, not the criminal minority”

The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2019 (page 17)

https://twitter.com/paulbranditv/status/1468285179919749120

“The prerequisite of any solution will be a guarantee that no one needing care has to sell their home to pay for it.”

The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2019 (page 12)

theguardian.com/society/2021/n…

“We will ensure no matter where in the world you or your family come from, your rights will be respected and you will be treated with fairness and dignity.”

The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2019 (page 22)

newstatesman.com/the-explainer/…

“We will overhaul the current immigration system, and make it more fair and compassionate”

The Conservative and Unionist Party Manifesto 2019 (p21)

https://twitter.com/bbcbreaking/status/1674346937783386113