Liberal Democrats Our plan for a fairer, greener and stronger economy



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As we gear up for the General Election, we're sharing our pre-manifesto
policies through a series of emails, focusing on the Fair Deal we're
championing in key areas.

Here's a snapshot of our plans for the economy, business and jobs 🔽



Why we need a Fair Deal for the Economy



Economic growth has been weak for years and the Conservative Government has
hurt the public finances through reckless mismanagement, culminating with their
mini-budget last year.

Millions are struggling to make ends meet in a cost-of-living crisis, while
oil and gas firms make record profits.

The public deserves better - our Fair Deal will support families and foster
sustainable economic growth.






A fairer economy



We believe in an inclusive economy, one that offers opportunities for all
while ensuring fairness and accountability.

Our Fair Deal will:

✅ Help people with living costs and energy bills by implementing a proper
one-offwindfall tax on the super-profits of oil and gas companies.

✅ Promote fair taxation by reversing the Conservatives’ unfair tax cuts for
big banks and abolishing the separate Capital Gains tax-free allowance, to tax
income from wealth more similarly to income from work.

✅ Strengthen tax enforcement, reduce the tax gap, and equip HMRC to combat
tax fraud effectively, saving taxpayers billions.

The economy must work for everyone.



A stronger economy



We need sustainable, long-term growth through wise investments and the
responsible management of public finances.

That’s why we would:

✅ Invest in infrastructure, innovation, and skills nationwide to create jobs,
prosperity, and tackle climate change.

✅ Secure economic health while controlling spending - day-to-day spending
will not exceed money raised from taxes in the medium term, with flexibility
during economic crises.

✅ Uphold fiscal responsibility by requiring OBR forecasts for all fiscal
decisions.






Supporting businesses and jobs



To grow the economy, we need a strong partnership with businesses. When we
work with business, it creates opportunities for investment, growth and
employment, which benefits us all.

Our Fair Deal will:

✅ Reform business rates to support our high streets, boost British
manufacturers and close the gap with online tech giants, while creating good
local jobs.

✅ Develop an industrial strategy that encourages businesses to invest in
clean technologies, building a green economy.

✅ Introduce a duty of care for the environment and human rights in business
operations and supply chains.

✅ Reduce trade barriers and strengthen relationships with trading partners -
we will fix the broken relationship with Europe and ensure Parliament is
consulted on, and signs off on, negotiating mandates and trade agreements.

✅ Address labour shortages that are another outcome of the Conservatives’
botched deal with Europe by boosting skills and apprenticeships, and agreeing
reciprocal fast-tracked work visas in key economic sectors.

✅ Support science, research and innovation, especially among small businesses
and startups, in areas like zero-carbon, environmental, and medical
technologies.

✅ Combat the productivity crisis through incentives for businesses to invest
in training, digital technologies, and energy efficiency.

We are committed to helping everyone reach their full potential - that’s why
we’ll support people throughout their careers and why jobs must adapt to their
workers’ lifestyles, rather than the reverse.

We will:

✅ Boost productivity and encourage people to enter the job market by making
flexible working open to all, unless a significant business reason makes it
unworkable.

✅ Address skills and recruitment challenges by investing in education,
increasing apprenticeships, and providing career guidance for young people.

That’s the fair deal for the economy and workers that we’ll be fighting for
at the General Election.

Stay tuned for the next edition of our Fair Deal series, where we’ll explore
our pre-manifesto proposals for foreign policy - coming to your inbox soon!

Best wishes,




Liberal Democrats



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