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General election 2019: Labour launches 'radical' manifesto General election 2019: Labour launches 'radical' manifesto
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Labour has launched its general election manifesto, which includes plans for a windfall tax on oil firms. Labour has launched its general election manifesto, promising to "transform" the UK and to renationalise rail, mail, water and energy.
Leader Jeremy Corbyn said it was "a manifesto of hope" and promised "a green transformation" of the economy. Leader Jeremy Corbyn also promised "a green transformation" of the economy, but a pledge to make the UK "zero carbon" by 2030 has been watered down.
But a party conference pledge to make the UK zero carbon by 2030 has been watered down. The manifesto sets out plans for a windfall tax on oil firms and scrapping rises in the state pension age.
The manifesto sets out plans to bring rail, mail, water and energy into public ownership, as well as for more housing and free public transport. Mr Corbyn said his offer to voters was "radical" and would mean "real change".
Mr Corbyn also promised to scrap tuition fees, introduce a "real living wage" of at least £10 an hour - including for younger workers, create one million "new green" jobs and an end to "privatisation" of the NHS. On Brexit, Labour says it wants to renegotiate a new Brexit deal, incorporating a close relationship with the EU, which would then be put to a "legally binding" referendum.
He said it was "a radical manifesto and I am very proud of that because we have to change our ways in this country". On Scottish independence, the party says it would not grant permission for a referendum on the issue "in the early years" of a Labour government.
What else is in the Labour manifesto? BBC economics correspondent Dharshini David said Labour's manifesto pledges would add £83bn to annual government spending by 2024.
The party said this would be paid for by tax increases on higher earners and reversing corporation tax cuts.
What is in the Labour manifesto?
Speaking at Birmingham City University, Mr Corbyn insisted Labour's policies were fully costed and "popular".Speaking at Birmingham City University, Mr Corbyn insisted Labour's policies were fully costed and "popular".
But there has been internal controversy over the idea of a one-off tax on oil companies, with some trade union officials fearing it would damage Scotland's North Sea Oil industry.But there has been internal controversy over the idea of a one-off tax on oil companies, with some trade union officials fearing it would damage Scotland's North Sea Oil industry.
Mr Corbyn is promising to set up a £250bn Green Transformation Fund - to be paid for through borrowing - to fund 300,000 new "green apprenticeships" and loans for people to buy electric cars.Mr Corbyn is promising to set up a £250bn Green Transformation Fund - to be paid for through borrowing - to fund 300,000 new "green apprenticeships" and loans for people to buy electric cars.
In September, Labour's annual conference passed a motion urging the party to commit to make the UK carbon neutral by 2030 - matching the Green Party's key general election pledge.In September, Labour's annual conference passed a motion urging the party to commit to make the UK carbon neutral by 2030 - matching the Green Party's key general election pledge.
But in its manifesto the Labour is instead promising to "achieve the substantial majority of our emissions reductions by 2030 in a way that is evidence-based".But in its manifesto the Labour is instead promising to "achieve the substantial majority of our emissions reductions by 2030 in a way that is evidence-based".
The watering-down follows complaints from trade unions and others in the Labour movement who feared the pledge would be impossible to meet.The watering-down follows complaints from trade unions and others in the Labour movement who feared the pledge would be impossible to meet.
'We will deliver''We will deliver'
Mr Corbyn said it was a "manifesto of hope", adding: "Over the next three weeks, the most powerful people in Britain and their supporters are going to tell you that everything in this manifesto is impossible.Mr Corbyn said it was a "manifesto of hope", adding: "Over the next three weeks, the most powerful people in Britain and their supporters are going to tell you that everything in this manifesto is impossible.
"That it's too much for you. Because they don't want real change. Why would they? The system is working just fine for them. It's rigged in their favour."That it's too much for you. Because they don't want real change. Why would they? The system is working just fine for them. It's rigged in their favour.
"If the bankers, billionaires and the establishment thought we represented politics as usual, that we could be bought off, that nothing was really going to change, they wouldn't attack us so ferociously. Why bother?"If the bankers, billionaires and the establishment thought we represented politics as usual, that we could be bought off, that nothing was really going to change, they wouldn't attack us so ferociously. Why bother?
"But they know we mean what we say. They know we will deliver our plans, which is why they want to stop us being elected.""But they know we mean what we say. They know we will deliver our plans, which is why they want to stop us being elected."
The party is hoping its manifesto will help it get back into power for the first time since 2010, but the opinion polls so far suggest it is heading for defeat on 12 December.The party is hoping its manifesto will help it get back into power for the first time since 2010, but the opinion polls so far suggest it is heading for defeat on 12 December.
Labour is locked in a battle with the Conservatives - who are also promising to borrow money to spend on public services - in seats across the Midlands and the north of England.Labour is locked in a battle with the Conservatives - who are also promising to borrow money to spend on public services - in seats across the Midlands and the north of England.
In his speech, Mr Corbyn said voters could trust his party to deliver its pledges because "we're opposed by the vested interests for standing up for a different kind of society".In his speech, Mr Corbyn said voters could trust his party to deliver its pledges because "we're opposed by the vested interests for standing up for a different kind of society".
"We'll deliver real change for the many, and not the few," he said."We'll deliver real change for the many, and not the few," he said.
Responding to the manifesto launch, the Conservatives said: "A Corbyn-led government would mean higher taxes, the chaos of two more referendums, and frightening levels of debt."Responding to the manifesto launch, the Conservatives said: "A Corbyn-led government would mean higher taxes, the chaos of two more referendums, and frightening levels of debt."
A spokesman added that "hardworking taxpayers" would be left to "foot the bill".A spokesman added that "hardworking taxpayers" would be left to "foot the bill".
Do you have any questions about the election? What are the other parties pledging on Brexit and carbon neutrality?
In some cases your question will be published, displaying your name and location as you provide it, unless you state otherwise. Your contact details will never be published. Please ensure you have read the terms and conditions. The Conservatives say they will deliver Brexit by the end of January 2020 under the terms of the PM's deal negotiated with the EU.
Use this form to ask your question: The Liberal Democrats have vowed to cancel Brexit if elected as a majority government, or otherwise campaign for a referendum including the option of staying in the EU.
The SNP wants Scotland to stay in the EU. The Brexit Party wants the UK to leave immediately without an exit deal, but negotiate a free trade agreement with the EU.
The Conservatives have said they want to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, while the Liberal Democrats have pledged to achieve this by 2045.
The Green party has gone even further, by aiming for carbon neutrality by 2030. The SNP says it wants a 100% reduction in emissions as soon as possible.