MANIFESTO OF THE NATIONAL LIBERAL & UNIONIST PARTY.

After becoming pretty much disillusioned with the mainstream political parties in Great Britain and finding the extremist parties repugnant, I thought I would start my own center-right party. (Fictional of course, I haven't got a deposit to lose)! And over the coming weeks I will be setting out my manifesto for the next general election.  I don't profess to have all the answers and I have done little or no research to support my position   However, I doubt many of the politicians I hear on a daily basis have much idea what they're spouting on about and I believe that my opinions are just as valid as any of theirs!  So for better or for worse and without prejudice, I present this, my manifesto of my new political party The National Liberal & Unionist Party of Great Britain.

Europe!

This party believes that the United Kingdom would be better served to be apart from a Union of European States.  Trade with our European partners is an important part of our economy and the free movement of people and goods no doubt has it's advantages. We (I) believe however that there are far more disadvantages to being a member and upon taking office We (I) would immediately begin the process for the withdrawal of the UK from the European Union. 

Doing this would have it's consequences, but would Europe stop trading with us because we're no longer a part of a Union which has increasingly infringed upon our Sovereignty and our right to self Government?  Unlikely.  It would mean the repatriation of non UK citizens and the redrafting of the EU legislation that we approve of to conform with our Parliament, but this is a small price to pay for regaining control of our law and our boarders.

As a nation we have a long tradition of trade around the globe and this is where we should be concentrating in the future.  China and India are the fastest growing economies in the world with enormous populations just aching to taste consumerism in all it's many indulgent flavours.  Under the leadership of the NLUP the UK would steer our economy in order to satisfy the hunger for goods and services by these countries and the other emerging economies of South America.  This would be easier achieved by acting alone rather than as part of a failed economic union.

We (I) do not expect that the Ryder Cup, the Heineken Cup or the Champions League would be unduly effected by this policy of withdrawal.  

We (I) very much welcome your thoughts and I will be publishing details of how you can join the party shortly.

The next blog will cover the Party's position on immigration, so don't miss that!