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Issue 197
Lib Dems & Tories Unveil Election Social Care Manifesto Pledges As Parties Vie for Votes
The Liberal Democrats and the Conservative party have unveiled the election
At the launch of the party’s plans, Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey spoke about
abled son and for his mother. The party said its proposals for government would be funded by reversing tax cuts for banks and closing tax loopholes exploited by the wealthiest individuals. The party’s plans if it wins power include giving everyone the right to see a GP within seven days, as well as free personal care for older or disabled people at home, a new minimum wage for care workers, a Royal College of Care Workers and an overhaul of the Carers’ Allowance to support unpaid carers.
the importance of carers, citing his own experience of being a carer for his dis-
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manifestoes with the Labour Party due to unveil theirs on Thursday, June 13. With just 4 weeks before the UK goes to the polls, the parties have all been working on election manifestos in the hopes of winning more votes in July. The Liberal Democrats have promised an £8bn package for health and care services in England in their election manifesto.