General Election 2024: Where do your candidates stand?

By Laura Linham

Read their unaltered responses to understand their positions before you vote.
Read their unaltered responses to understand their positions before you vote.

With the General Election taking place tomorrow, we contacted all of the candidates vying for your vote to be the next MP for the Glastonbury and Somerton constituency.

We asked each candidate the same questions, and we've taken their responses exactly as they were sent to us so you can understand where each of the candidates stand and make an informed decision.

Below, you'll find links to the full articles detailing the candidates' responses on various key issues, along with a brief overview of their general positions.

General Election 2024: Get to know your candidates for Glastonbury and Somerton

In our comprehensive candidate profile, you'll find background information on each candidate.

General Election 2024: Candidates' plans to boost local economy

Candidates shared their strategies to support local businesses and address unemployment. Responses included support for small businesses and sustainable agriculture, focusing on green investment and supporting rural economies, and plans to reform business rates and invest in infrastructure.

General Election 2024: Candidates' solutions to the housing crisis

Candidates discussed their plans for affordable housing and sustainable development. Proposals included supporting social housing and green infrastructure, building more homes and improving rental conditions, and plans to build 1.5 million homes and reform planning rules.

General Election 2024: Candidates' plans for healthcare and mental health services

Candidates outlined their plans to improve healthcare access and support mental health services. Suggestions included focusing on community-centred healthcare and mental health support, improving GP and dental access, and reducing NHS waiting times while increasing mental health resources.

General Election 2024: Candidates' visions for local education

Candidates shared their plans to support local schools and ensure high-quality education. Responses focused on inclusive education and increased funding for special needs, increasing school funding and mental health support in schools, and hiring more teachers and providing free breakfast clubs.

General Election 2024: Candidates' plans for public transport and infrastructure

Candidates discussed how they will improve public transport and infrastructure. Proposals included better bus services and reopening railway stations, campaigning for new train stations and improved bus routes, and supporting public ownership of railways and better bus services.

General Election 2024: Candidates' commitments to public services and safety

Candidates outlined their plans for maintaining public services and enhancing public safety. Plans included ensuring accessible public services and green spaces, calling for urgent local government reforms and investment in community assets, and restoring community services and creating youth programmes.

General Election 2024: Candidates' plans for supporting the elderly and vulnerable

Candidates shared their strategies to support the elderly and vulnerable populations. Proposals included improving mental health services and reversing privatisation of the health service, introducing free personal care and better support for unpaid carers, and creating a National Care Service and establishing fair pay in social care.

General Election 2024: Candidates' strategies for tackling the cost of living crisis

Candidates discussed their plans to address the rising cost of living. Strategies included supporting living wages and affordable housing, cutting energy bills and boosting economic growth, and reducing energy bills while making work pay.

General Election 2024: Candidates' plans for improving law and order

Candidates outlined their plans to enhance law and order. Responses included prioritising community policing and restorative justice, calling for proper community policing and investment in the criminal justice system, and advocating for neighbourhood policing and tackling antisocial behaviour.

General Election 2024: Candidates on local representation and pressing issues

Candidates shared how they will ensure local voices are heard in Parliament and address the most pressing local issues. Plans included maintaining an active community presence, highlighting a track record of engagement, and committing to being the most accessible MP.

General Election 2024: Candidates' plans to tackle environmental issues

Candidates discussed their initiatives to address environmental issues and support renewable energy projects. Proposals included transforming the planning system and investing in public buildings, tackling climate change and promoting solar energy, and supporting significant investments in clean energy and local initiatives.

By exploring these detailed responses, you can better understand each candidate's priorities and plans for the Glastonbury and Somerton constituency. Make sure to exercise your right to vote and help shape the future of our community.

     

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