Get Brexit Done: Unleash Britain's Potential was a political manifesto published in 2019 by the Conservative Party under the leadership of Boris Johnson, ahead of the 2019 general election. Johnson led the campaign to victory, with the Conservatives obtaining 365 seats; a majority of 80 seats.[1]
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| Author | Conservative Party |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Series | Conservative general election manifestos |
Publication date | 24 November 2019 |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Media type | Political manifesto |
| Preceded by | Forward, Together: Our Plan for a Stronger Britain and a Prosperous Future (2017) |
| Followed by | Clear Plan. Bold Action. Secure Future. (2024) |
Overview
editThe manifesto began with a guarantee written by Boris Johnson, in which he said that if there was a majority of Conservative MPs, he would get their deal through Parliament and "get Brexit done in January and unleash the potential of our whole country. He also guaranteed:
- Extra funding for the NHS, with 50,000 more nurses and 50 million more GP surgery appointments a year.
- 20,000 more police and tougher sentencing for criminals.
- An Australian-style points-based system to control immigration.
- Millions more invested every week in science, schools, apprenticeships and infrastructure while controlling debt.
- Reaching Net Zero by 2050 with investment in clean energy solutions and green infrastructure to reduce carbon emissions and pollution.
- Not raising the rate of income tax, VAT or National Insurance.
Johnson concluded the guarantee section of the manifesto by alleging that if Jeremy Corbyn's Labour and Nicola Sturgeon’s SNP formed a coalition government, there would be two referendums on Brexit and Scotland in 2020.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Conservative Party manifesto 2019: 13 key policies explained". BBC News. 24 November 2019. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
