This manifesto contains the detail of our plans. We have promised only what we know we can deliver. Britain deserves better and the following five election pledges will be the first steps towards a better Britain. If you would like to help us build that better Britain, join us by calling 0990 300 900.

• cut class sizes to 30 or under for 5, 6 and 7 year-olds by using money from the assisted places scheme
  
  
• fast-track punishment for persistent young offenders by halving the time from arrest to sentencing
  
  
• cut NHS waiting lists by treating an extra 100,000 patients as a first step by releasing £100 million saved from NHS red tape
  
  
• get 250,000 under-25 year-olds off benefit and into work by using money from a windfall levy on the privatised utilities
  
  
• no rise in income tax rates, cut VAT on heating to 5 per cent and inflation and interest rates as low as possible