We are a political party in England, Scotland and Wales that puts equality at the top of the political agenda. Other parties make statements about ‘fairness’ and equality. We believe that prioritising equality and dismantling structures that create inequality are the solution to the problems we face, not nice-to-have outcomes. Our policies include
- Universal free childcare, so that families can thrive
- Affordable housing – built for people, not developers
- Low-cost, reliable and frequent public transport
- Towns and transport that are fully accessible for all
- Taxing wealth
- Valuing paid and unpaid care work
- Ending violence against women and girls and getting justice for victims
- Challenging polarisation and hate. We are trans-inclusive and stand with asylum-seekers and all vulnerable people. We stand for a new type of economy – not designed to put more money in the pockets of the rich at the cost of everyone else and the planet. Our economic policy (‘doughnut’ or ‘circular’ economics) is centred around a system that ensures everyone, and the planet, can thrive. We believe our democracy is broken and demand a proportional voting system in which everyone’s vote counts, and decision-making that includes diverse voices. There is abundant evidence from around the world that this will create a better life for all. Equality really is better for everyone. Like many people, we are alarmed at the recent rise of populism in the UK, the tendancy to blame ‘others’ (such as refugees) for problems caused by government decisions, and the use of flags and so-called ‘patriotism’ as tools of division. Some equality debates are nuanced and affect people deeply. One-line simplistic statements posted to invoke outrage, or 'click-bait' are spam and will be removed from our page. Unlike the big parties, we do not have billionaire backers or large PR teams. We are ordinary people doing an extraordinary thing. If you like the sound of this, please support us. We fundamentally reject the polarisation of politics, and know that British people are essentially decent, fair-minded and believe that everyone deserves a chance to thrive. When elected, we implement real action to make it happen – disability access schemes, community safety, domestic abuse services, action on hate crime including misogyny and homo/transphobia, better public transport, and much more. Our goal is to get representatives elected up and down the country so that we can make real change from the grassroots, and ultimately at a national level. The party already has councillors in England and Scotland. Kay Wesley and Susan Mead are Councillors in Congleton Town Council. Kay was elected in 2019 and Susie in 2023. David Renton is a Community Councillor in Scotland. They are having a huge impact on the lives of people in their areas, removing barriers for many including families, older and younger people, those in deprived areas, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ people, and minoritised groups. You can read about their work in their bi-monthly blogs on our website.
