I'm not a political party leader. Hell, I'm not even standing to be an MP. If I was, this is what my Party Manifesto might look like:
Economy Reform one of the 'nationalised' banks (probably RBS) so it becomes a National Bank of Sustainability, investing wholly in the new, green economy. Develop new indices/measures of national economic wellbeing which takes enhanced account of the social and environmental dimension in the national 'bottom line'. These would become primary tools to guide economic policy rather than old, outdated notions of 'economic growth', which are based almost exclusively upon unsustainable growth in consumption.
Environment All tools of Government and to be geared towards the UK reducing its CO2 emissions by 50% by 2020 and 90% by 2030 at the latest. This policy overrides all other policy considerations, and is at the heart of the Government programme. George Monbiot appointed as Chancellor. Comprehensive, unbiased review of nuclear power, with main consideration being can it make a cost effective contribution to the low carbon economy that policy demands.
Transport Aviation fuel to be taxed. Significant investment in coach, trams and train. New high speed rail links creating genuine north/south/east/west network. Expansion in air travel to be curtailed. No new runways or airports.
Constitutional Change Roy Jenkins Commission recommendations on electoral reform to be enacted. House of Lords to become wholly elected
Defence Trident to be axed.
Overseas Aid
Overseas aid to be increased to 1% of GDP.
Do I get your vote?
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A criminal's sentence is the amount of time for which his liberty can be restricted. If you keep most criminals in prison for the entire duration of their sentence, then upon release they can't be required to report to a parole officer, and their living circumstances and associations with other criminals can't be restricted. It's essential that all criminals are released from prison under parole conditions well before the end of their sentence, in order that their release can be a managed process.
Good point. I'd fix the problem you've identified with legislation. Parole would in any case still be available for good behaviour, but only up to 30% of the term.
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