Irish Republican News · April 23, 2005

Manifesto season

A summary of the election manifestos of Sinn Féin’s main opponents.

 

DUP manifesto: main proposals

‘Voluntary coalition’ that excludes Sinn Féin

More accountable direct rule in absence of devolution

Oppose abolition of part-time police reserve

Greater accountability for North-South bodies

Priority for rights of victims

Ban smoking in public places

Improve and make health service more accountable

Lower domestic rates

UUP manifesto: main proposals

‘Voluntary coalition’ that excludes Sinn Féin

Opposition to education cuts and replacement of the North’s five education boards with one education authority.

Replace the North’s four health boards with one authority.

Ban smoking in public places.

Keep the full-time police reserve and abolish the 50:50 rule for recruitment of Protestants and Catholics.

A Six County anti-racism drive.

Opposition to the proposed EU Constitution.

SDLP manifesto: main proposals

Campaign to persuade unionists of merits of united Ireland.

Recall Forum for Peace and Reconciliation.

Create new North-South bodies.

Radical demilitarisation to be completed by Easter 2006.

Devolve justice and policing in 18 months.

Establish truth remembrance process.

Create an all-Ireland Criminal Assets Bureau.

Campaign for adoption of euro by Britain.

Create new Irish language Act.

An all-Ireland anti-racism drive.

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