Domestic policy Jeremy Corbyn Labour Party leadership campaign, 2015

1 domestic policy

1.1 arts
1.2 education
1.3 environment
1.4 health
1.5 immigration
1.6 welfare
1.7 unionism

domestic policy

a corbyn rally @ nottingham albert hall


arts

corbyn stated in august 2015, every child deserves chance learn musical instrument, act on stage, , develop creative imagination , corbyn-led labour party re-invest in cultural programs , arts education. condemned £82 million cuts coalition government had made between 2010 , 2015, arguing in favor of alternative programme arts . in september 2015, corbyn announced policy entitled arts detailing plans expand arts , creative industries, including proposals establish cabinet committee dedicated issue, national creative apprenticeship service , guidelines on minimum standards of artists pay.

corbyn unveiled arts policy document @ rally in dalston, appearing alongside screenwriter frank cottrell boyce , actress julie hesmondhalgh. however, arts columnist of daily telegraph, rupert christiansen attacked proposals not being funded.

education

in july 2015, corbyn authored article labourlist in put case creating national education service , decent skills, opportunities , learning cradle grave . comparing right education right health, principle on nhs founded in 1946, corbyn proposed introducing universal childcare, abolition of tuition fees , restoration of maintenance grants , increased funding adult skills training.

environment

corbyn s environmental policy, set out in protecting our planet manifesto, involves developing resource-efficient, green economy , creating 1 million new green climate jobs, leading end era of fossil fuels , transitioning renewable energy, ending conservative government s policy of hydraulic fracking, addressing climate change , air pollution, conserving ecosystems , protecting welfare of animals. corbyn s platform has been welcomed high-profile figures in green party, including former leader caroline lucas , molly scott cato , ecologist magazine.

in interview financial times, in august 2015, corbyn pledged renationalise big 6 energy companies , bring national grid public sector. in response announcement, financial analysts @ jefferies group llc published report estimating cost of such policies reach £185 billion. on same day energy policies announced, corbyn told greenpeace s energy desk website consider re-opening south wales coalfield, suggestion drew criticism environmentalists , yvette cooper, 1 of corbyn s opponents leadership, accused him of making false promises .

health

corbyn has long campaigned against creeping privatisation of nhs services. example, has been critical of blair government s use of private finance initiatives source of public sector procurement, particularly involvement in construction of nhs hospitals. has suggested treasury should bailout hospitals struggling pay off debt resulting pfi deals. corbyn has released policy document on addressing lack of funding care , stigma , discrimination facing experience mental health problems.

immigration

corbyn has spoken of socio-economic , cultural benefits of immigration united kingdom, particularly of multiculturalism , high number of immigrant workers employed national health service. condemned labour party s 2015 election manifesto pledge reduce levels of immigration appalling . corbyn has accused david cameron of using incendiary language when accused swarm of people cause of calais migrant crisis , described home office s response syrian refugee crisis heartless , powerless , during sky news debate in september 2015.

welfare

at second reading of welfare reform , work bill in july 2015, corbyn joined 47 other labour mps oppose bill, describing rotten , indefensible , whilst other 3 candidates abstained. in august 2015, called on iain duncan smith resign secretary of state work , pensions after emerged thousands of disabled people had died after being found fit work work capability assessments between 2011 , 2014. @ guardian live leadership hustings, corbyn condemned reforms had taken place since 2010, pledged defend welfare state leader , insisted politicians should show heart when addressing issues of poverty , homelessness

unionism

in august 2015, when asked glasgow s herald newspaper if describe himself british unionist, corbyn replied no, describe myself socialist. prefer uk stay together, yes, recognise right of people take decision on own autonomy , independence . criticised decision scottish labour work conservatives in better campaign, , said had not actively participated in referendum campaign. corbyn stated belief economic inequality exists across uk, , labour should unite people on basis of radical economic strategy .

on subject of forming alliances snp after 2020 general election corbyn leadership candidate confirmed open working party, saying aaron bastani of novara media if there isn t labour majority minority , ve got work other parties – on basis of day-to-day arrangement or … supply arrangement