Conservative manifesto: Three prime ministers, five broken promises

12 Jun 2024

EMBARGO: 22:30 Monday 10 June

As the Conservatives plan to publish their manifesto, the Liberal Democrats have released a dossier on them failing their Six 'Guarantees’ promised in 2019.

FAILED: Extra funding for the NHS, with 50,000 more nurses and 50 million more GP surgery appointments a year.
FAILED: An Australian-style points-based system to control immigration.
FAILED: Millions more invested every week in science, schools, apprenticeships and infrastructure while controlling debt.
ABANDONED: Reaching Net Zero by 2050 with investment in clean energy solutions and green infrastructure to reduce carbon emissions and pollution.
JUST MET, BUT 6,000 CRIMES UNSOLVED EVERY DAY: 20,000 more police and tougher sentencing for criminals.
FAILED, THEN CHANGED THEIR MIND, THEN FAILED AGAIN: We will not raise the rate of income tax, VAT or National Insurance.

Liberal Democrat Work and Pensions spokesperson Wendy Chamberlain said:

"Rishi Sunak’s manifesto isn’t worth the paper it’s printed on. The only guarantee they’re good for is unmitigated failure. The wheels have already fallen off their campaign, and the promises they make are just a desperate attempt to rescue Rishi Sunak. Their record is one of three prime ministers and countless broken promises.

"With Rishi Sunak once again planning to promise the earth in his manifesto, the question is: why should anyone believe him and his party this time? In many seats across the country, the only way to end this Conservative chaos is to vote for the Liberal Democrats."

ENDS

Notes to Editor:

The new dossier is here.