Immigration. If elected we will… Make migrants wait four years before they can claim certain benefits, such as tax credits, Universal Credit, or get access.

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Immigration

If elected we will… Make migrants wait four years before they can claim certain benefits, such as tax credits, Universal Credit, or get access to social housing. Stop migrants from claiming child benefit for dependents living outside the UK, and remove those that have failed to find work after six months. fight for reform of EU free movement rules. reduce net immigration to below 100,000 people per year.

If elected we will… Have "Stronger" border controls to tackle illegal immigration with "proper" entry and exit checks. reduce low-skilled migration but ensure university students and high- skilled workers are not deterred. Employment agencies who only recruit abroad will be outlawed while the fines for employing illegal immigrants will be increased.

If elected we will… Reintroduce exit checks at borders, so the government can identify people who are overstaying their visa. Reintroduce exit checks at borders, so the government can identify people who are overstaying their visa. Ensure that EU migrants have to "earn" their entitlement to benefits. Ensure that EU migrants have to "earn" their entitlement to benefits.

If elected we will… Introduce a points policy, used to select migrants with the skills and attributes needed to work in the country. Only those that can provide benefits to the UK can enter. Introduce a points policy, used to select migrants with the skills and attributes needed to work in the country. Only those that can provide benefits to the UK can enter. Bring net immigration down to 50,000 people a year. Bring net immigration down to 50,000 people a year. Tougher English language tests for migrants seeking permanent residence. Tougher English language tests for migrants seeking permanent residence. Opt out of the Dublin treaty to allow the UK to return asylum seekers to other EU countries without considering their claim. Opt out of the Dublin treaty to allow the UK to return asylum seekers to other EU countries without considering their claim.

Healthcare

If elected we will… Put an extra £2billion into frontline health services across the UK, to increase to £8billion by 2020 In England, everyone would be able to see a GP seven days a week by Recruit 5,000 more doctors.

If elected we will… Commit an extra £2.5bn a year above Mr Osborne's plan (money comes from higher taxes on high earners and multi-national companies). Make sure patients in England would get a GP appointment within 48 hours and would not have to wait longer than a week for cancer tests and results. Remove any likelihood of privatisation of the NHS Give greater priority to mental health services.

If elected we will… Give an extra £1bn for the NHS every year (funded by increased tax on high earners). Give an extra £1bn for the NHS every year (funded by increased tax on high earners). Half of this will go towards mental health. Half of this will go towards mental health. People who need therapy for conditions such as depression will be guaranteed treatment within 18 weeks. People who need therapy for conditions such as depression will be guaranteed treatment within 18 weeks. For young patients experiencing psychosis for the first time treatment will be provided within two weeks of being referred by a GP. For young patients experiencing psychosis for the first time treatment will be provided within two weeks of being referred by a GP.

If elected we will… Keep NHS free at the point of delivery. Stop private investment to the NHS. GP surgeries to be opened at least one evening per week where there is demand for it. No charges for patients to visit their GP. Make sure new arrivals from the EU have medical insurance to pay for their treatment. Tougher regulation of NHS managers. Bring back state-enrolled nurses and return powers to matrons. Stop spending £90m a year on gastric band and breast enhancement operations.

Jobs

If elected we will… Create three million apprenticeships to be paid for by benefit cuts.

If elected we will… Guarantee a job for under 25s unemployed for over a year and adults unemployed for more than two years. Ensure that similar numbers are enrolled on apprentiships as attending university by Ban "exploitative" zero hour contracts.

If elected we will… An extra £1 an hour for the lowest paid apprentices. An extra £1 an hour for the lowest paid apprentices. Campaign to create a million more jobs Campaign to create a million more jobs.

If elected we will… Allow firms to offer jobs to British workers first "without the fear of being sued for discrimination".

Education

If elected we will… Continue with free school and academy programme. Opposed to giving votes to 16 and 17-year-olds for UK-wide general elections and local elections in England..

If elected we will… All teachers would have to be qualified. Parents of primary school children would be guaranteed childcare from 8am to 6pm. Compulsory sex and relationship education in all schools. Make sure independent schools make an impact on state school education. Committed to extending the franchise to 16 and 17-year-olds in elections across the UK.

If elected we will… Protect the education budget from cuts. Protect the education budget from cuts. Guarantee qualified teachers and a core curriculum set by independent experts. Guarantee qualified teachers and a core curriculum set by independent experts. compulsory sex education. compulsory sex education. More money for disadvantaged school children and free childcare for all two year olds. More money for disadvantaged school children and free childcare for all two year olds. A two-thirds discount on all local bus fares for young people aged A two-thirds discount on all local bus fares for young people aged Supports lowering the voting age to 16 in all UK elections. Supports lowering the voting age to 16 in all UK elections.

If elected we will… More grammar schools. Scrap sex education for children aged under seven. Scrap tuition fees for students from poorer backgrounds who take degree courses in the sciences, technology, maths or engineering. More vocational education with new Apprenticeship Qualification Option. Allow universities to charge same amount for EU students as non-EU students.

Law and order

If elected we will… Banning orders to remove groups that incite hatred or cause fear. Extremism Disruption Orders (EXDOs) to stop "disruptive" individuals from speaking in public or holding a position of authority. A new law setting out victims' rights. New laws to make it easier for the police to collect information about internet activity by suspected criminals. Replace Human Rights Act with Bill of Rights to give UK courts and Parliament the "final say".

If elected we will… Scrap Police and Crime Commissioners. Local residents to be given a say in deciding crime fighting priorities (what crimes police should focus on). Bring back control orders to combat extremism and revive Prevent strategy. Ban convicted child sex offenders from working with children. More money for frontline policing to prevent cuts in officer numbers.

If elected we will… End prison sentences for personal drugs possession. Instead receive non-custodial sentences and appropriate medical treatment. End prison sentences for personal drugs possession. Instead receive non-custodial sentences and appropriate medical treatment. Replace Police and Crime Commissioners with Police Boards made up of councillors from across the local area. Replace Police and Crime Commissioners with Police Boards made up of councillors from across the local area. Make 'stop and search' more accountable by making the wearing of body cameras by officers compulsory in some areas and for firearms officers. Make 'stop and search' more accountable by making the wearing of body cameras by officers compulsory in some areas and for firearms officers.

If elected we will… Remove Human Rights Act and replace it with UK Bill of Rights. Withdraw from European Arrest Warrant. No votes for prisoners. Those responsible for criminal damage forced to carry out unpaid work in area where it was committed. Those jailed for offences affecting their community should be banned from returning to live in the area, as a condition of their release. "