TODAY voters across the Country will go to the polls to have their say in the third General Election in five years.

Boris Johnson faces his first election since becoming Prime Minister. Although the campaign was dominated by Brexit to begin with - recent days have seen issues such as the NHS and public spending becoming increasingly prominent.

We asked each party that is standing candidates in at least three Bradford District constituencies to explain to voters why they should cast their vote for them.

LABOUR

“More than a century ago the Labour Party had its origins in Bradford.

Labour would challenge other parties to support an increase in NHS spending of 4.3 per cent a year and restore spending levels in our schools to those in 2015. We will re introduce bursaries for student nurses and grants for students. We will be tough on crime and tough on the causes of crime - more police but also more youth workers. Labour will introduce a living wage of £10 for all so that everybody of any age gets a fair reward for their work. We will reform Universal Credit so there is a proper safety net for all. Labour will take Northern Rail into public ownership. We will regulate buses to provide more routes and cheaper fares . Labour will restore free tv licences for pensioners over 75 and provide compensation to women born in the 1950’s whose pension entitlements were cut. We will launch a green new deal creating skilled jobs and launch a national and international campaign to reach net zero carbon emissions .Labour would give powers to Yorkshire so that decisions are made in the county about the economy, skills and transport just as happens in Scotland .

“Like a trade union putting a negotiated deal back to its members for a decision a Labour Government would offer a final say about the European Union to the people. Most Labour members and MPs would campaign to remain .

“I would ask Labour voters to keep the faith on Thursday above all for the future of our public services . “I would appeal to Green , Liberal and independent minded Conservatives to lend Labour your votes. In many seats this is the only way to stop a Conservative majority which would threaten the integrity of our NHS , the strength of our economy and the unity of our country.”

CONSERVATIVE

“This is the most important election in a generation and the chance to finally get Brexit done.

“We know it is something people across Bradford want as 54 per cent voted to leave the EU in the referendum in 2016.

“For years there has been delay and parliamentary deadlock, but today is the opportunity to make things change, to get Brexit done and unleash this country’s potential.

“A vote for anybody other than the Conservatives will lead to more delay or even worse – a Jeremy Corbyn-led Government.

“Instead, a Conservative majority Government will cut through the paralysis of Parliament, get Brexit done and then deliver for the people of Bradford with more being done for the NHS, schools and more police to keep our streets safe.

“Conservatives will give more support to the NHS with an extra £33.9 billion going into our health service and providing 50,000 more nurses, 6,000 more doctors and 50 million more GP surgery appointments.

“Conservatives will ensure more money for every school pupil across Bradford as part of a £14 billion national injection for schools over the next three years.

“Conservatives will make sure Bradford sees its share of the 562 new police officers across Yorkshire and the Humber next year, which is part of the plan to see 20,000 more officers on our street across the country.

“Conservative plans also include a £4.2 billion to improve local transport across England, a metro mayor elected in West Yorkshire in 2022 with control over adult education budgets, delivery of homes and economic growth, cutting of taxes for workers, ensuring tougher sentences for violent offenders and progressing plans for an Australian style points-based immigration system to control our borders.

“But for all this to happen, people must vote Conservative today.”

LIBERAL DEMOCRATS

“The Liberal Democrats have a plan for the future of our country, where every person, every community and our planet can thrive.

“Our plan for a brighter future includes tackling the climate emergency by generating 80% of our electricity from renewables by 2030.

“Recruiting 20,000 more teachers as part of an extra £10 billion a year for schools to give every child gets the best start in life.

“Building a fairer economy by providing free childcare from 9 months and giving every adult £10,000 to spend on skills & training throughout their lives

“We will transform mental health services by treating mental ill health with the same urgency as physical health.

“The Liberal Democrats are the only party committed to stopping Brexit will invest the £50 billion Remain Bonus generated from the boost to the economy in public services and tackling inequalities.

“The Liberal Democrats have an ambitious vision for who we can be – a society where every child and young person is nurtured to become whoever they want to be, where if you play your part in society, you can live a happy and fulfilling life, and where we do everything in our power to save our planet for future generations.”

GREEN PARTY

“We know these are dark days. The threat of Brexit hangs over us and our democracy is under attack.

“Above all, the climate and environmental emergency rages from the Amazon to the Arctic. The science is clear – the next ten years are probably the most important in our history. If ever there was a time to vote Green, it’s now.

“In this years local elections, we became the third party across Bradford and we elected our first ever MEP here in Yorkshire.

“People are fed up of the same old politics of the two main parties and they know it is time for a change.

“They are fed up being taken for granted by politicians, both in London and locally.

“We want to unleash a revolution that lifts up everyone. Our plan for a Green New Deal, and four related programmes of reform, will transform the UK and improve the quality of everyone’s lives by creating a safer, fairer future for all.

“We are the only party you can trust to act in time to tackle the Climate Emergency in a way that also tackles pressing social problems.

“We are the only party you can trust to stand up for remaining part of Europe and for a final say on Brexit, whilst at the same time tackling the underlying reasons why many people voted to leave.

“We are the only party you can trust to fix our broken democracy, by sharing power as well as wealth more equally, so that we can all be heard.

“The choices we make no matter like never before. The UK needs a new start.

“On Thursday, vote for change. If not now, when?”

BREXIT PARTY

“We will take on the major parties, which have failed the British people time and time again. The vast majority of our candidates are entering politics for the first time and they come from all walks of life, backgrounds, races and religions.

“Their greatest strength is that they are not professional politicians, but are competent individuals, connected to their local areas and issues they seek to represent.

“They have achieved great things in their professional or personal life, from entrepreneurs, small business owners and economists – to teachers, academics, forklift driver and bankers.

“But we all share a commitment to deliver Brexit, defend democracy and change politics for good.”