and unlocking climate finance.
Labour will end the chaotic approach to foreign affairs, turn the page and reconnect with our allies, to once again stand strong on the world stage.
Our fiscal rules are non-negotiable and will apply to every decision taken by a Labour government.
and debt must be falling as a share of the economy by the fifth year of the forecast.
Costs for Labour’s additional public services spending are set out below.
We have used the last year of the most recent Office for Budget Responsibility forecast (2028-29) which represents the highest annual cost of the policies.
However, we will begin to put these policies in place from day one of a Labour government, moving as quickly as possible in a way that also ensures value for money for the taxpayer.
We have not allocated all additional revenue to potential spending.
This is a prudent approach in line with our commitment to economic stability.
Policies not listed here will be funded from existing budgets or do not have a cost.
The Green Prosperity Plan will be funded in part by a time-limited windfall tax on the oil and gas giants making record profits, with the rest of the funding coming from responsible borrowing to invest within Labour’s fiscal rules – catalytic investment that will leverage higher private investment and boost economic growth.
For transparency, we have given an annual average across the parliament given the exact profile of projects will be driven by partnership with business.
We have identified waste and other efficiencies which will be used to fund further public service priorities.
For transparency, we have used an annual figure that reflects the highest annual costs of these policies given the differing profiles of each spending priority.
At this election we can change Britain.
We can stop the chaos, turn the page, and start to rebuild our country.
A country restored to the service of working people; united in the common determination to build and share wealth.
And with a renewed confidence that the future will be better for our children.
This manifesto contains our plan to begin that work.
To succeed we will need every individual and community to play their part.
We must come together, after 14 years of chaos and division.
That is what Britain needs – and we hope you will join us in this national endeavour.
Labour will support university spinouts and startup financing while simplifying procurement to reduce micromanagement.
“We will work with universities to support spinouts; and work with industry to ensure start-ups have the access to financ…”
Great British Energy will create jobs and supply chains across the UK with headquarters in Scotland.
“The company will create jobs and build supply chains in every corner of the UK. Scotland will be the powerhouse of our c…”
Labour will establish 3,000 new primary school-based nurseries to expand funded childcare provision.
“Labour will open an additional 3,000 nurseries through upgrading space in primary schools, to deliver the extension of g…”
Labour commits to banning cigarette sales to future generations and integrating smoking cessation into hospital care.
“That starts with smoking. Labour will ensure the next generation can never legally buy cigarettes and ensure all hospita…”
Labour is committed to replacing the House of Lords with a more representative second chamber and will consult the public on proposals.
“Whilst this action to modernise the House of Lords will be an improvement, Labour is committed to replacing the House of…”
Labour will strengthen intergovernmental working structures and formalize the Sewel Convention through a new memorandum of understanding.
“Labour will ensure the structures and institutions of intergovernmental working improve relationships and collaboration …”
Labour will make UK-wide bodies more representative and restore devolved governments' control over structural fund allocation.
“The next Labour government will also ensure that UK-wide bodies are more representative of our nations and regions. UK t…”
Labour will strengthen Scottish devolution and ensure the devolution settlement supports collaboration on national missions.
“Labour will strengthen Scottish democracy and devolution, championing Scotland at home and abroad. We will ensure the de…”
Labour will adopt a more collaborative approach with the Scottish Government on international engagement within devolved competencies.
“A UK Labour government will have a more collaborative approach to the Scottish Government on their international engagem…”
Labour will reposition the Scotland Office as an advocate for Scotland on UK Government matters.
“The Scotland Office will maximise Scotland's influence, and with Labour it will once again become an advocate for Scotla…”
Labour will explore devolving probation services and consider devolving youth justice to Wales for more local responsiveness.
“Labour recognises the value of integrated public services, which are more efficient and create better outcomes. As part …”
Labour will uphold the Good Friday Agreement and strengthen relations with the Irish Government.
“As a guarantor of the Good Friday Agreement, a Labour government will uphold both the letter and the spirit of the Agree…”
Labour will negotiate with the EU to reduce trade barriers, including veterinary agreements and professional qualifications recognition.
“Instead, Labour will work to improve the UK's trade and investment relationship with the EU, by tearing down unnecessary…”
Labour will strengthen defence and security cooperation with key European allies including France and Germany.
“We will rebuild relationships with key European allies, including France and Germany, through increased defence and secu…”
Labour will turn the page on this economic chaos.
Labour will also keep mortgage rates as low as possible,
Labour will address unfairness in the tax system.
We will adopt reforms to ensure that workplace pension schemes take advantage of consolidation and scale, to deliver better returns for UK savers
Open access operators are an important part of the rail system and will have an ongoing role.
Alongside these changes, we will build consensus for the longerterm reform needed to create a sustainable National Care Service.
Labour will restore decision-making over the allocation of structural funds to the representatives of Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
We will ensure the devolution settlement for Scotland enables collaboration on Labour’s national missions for government.
Labour recognises the value of integrated public services, which are more efficient and create better outcomes.
With Labour, Britain will stay outside of the EU.
We will seek to negotiate a veterinary agreement to prevent unnecessary border checks and help tackle the cost of food;
This will strengthen NATO and keep Britain safe.
This means that the current budget must move into balance, so that day-to-day costs are met by revenues
The party commits to investing in renewable power and home insulation to reduce energy bills and create new jobs in clean energy sectors.
“Liberal Democrats will invest in renewable power and home insulation to drive a strong economic recovery, bring down ene…”