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The Conservatives will launch their election manifesto on Tuesday by asking voters to join them in government, the BBC has learned.The Conservatives will launch their election manifesto on Tuesday by asking voters to join them in government, the BBC has learned.
The 130-page document with a plain blue cover is entitled "Invitation to join the government of Britain".The 130-page document with a plain blue cover is entitled "Invitation to join the government of Britain".
Pledges include giving voters the power to sack their MP, and cutting stamp duty for first time house buyers.Pledges include giving voters the power to sack their MP, and cutting stamp duty for first time house buyers.
Labour, which launched its manifesto on Monday, pledged to "renew" Britain; the Lib Dems to reform the tax system.Labour, which launched its manifesto on Monday, pledged to "renew" Britain; the Lib Dems to reform the tax system.
Other policies put forward in the Conservatives' manifesto include allowing parents and charities to set up new academy schools, and the right for people to veto council tax rises through local referendums. Low interest rates
In addition, the Tories want to make police forces more accountable through a directly-elected individual, and give communities the right to buy their local pub or post office. The Conservatives' manifesto also confirms the party's plans to reverse Labour's 1% rise National Insurance from April 2011.
On the economy, the Tories promise to eliminate the bulk of the structural deficit over the parliament, have a fiscal policy that would help "keep interest rates lower for longer", reduce youth unemployment, and cut the number of children in workless households.
The Tories also promise to "raise productivity growth" in the public sector.
Regarding welfare, the Tories confirm their promise to create a single work programme for everyone who is unemployed, reassessing all existing incapacity benefit claimants.
Those found fit for work would be transferred to Job Seekers' Allowance.
Other policies put forward include allowing parents and charities to set up new academy schools, and the right for people to veto council tax rises through local referendums.
In addition, the Conservatives want to make police forces more accountable through a directly-elected individual, and give communities the right to buy their local pub or post office.
They also confirm their promise to raise the inheritance tax threshold to £1m and freeze council tax for two years.
On health, the Tories pledge to increase health spending in real terms every year, while giving patients greater choice of health care provider that meets NHS standards within NHS prices.