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We will protect the Green Belt, and maintain national protections for Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty,	This example text from a political party manifesto mentions the speaker's competence to govern or other party's lack of such competence, or favourably mentions a strong/stable government	0entailment	manifesto	Environmental Protection
Provide a National Stadium at Lansdowne Road so that our National Rugby and Soccer teams have a first-rate facility in which to play their games. Support elite athletes in preparation for the 2008 and 2012 Olympics	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards the welfare state, e.g. health care, pensions or social housing	0entailment	manifesto	Culture: Positive
The Nationals understand the importance of transport infrastructure – road, rail, air and sea – to regional Australia. We know that people and businesses in regional Australia rely on modern transport networks for their livelihoods and lifestyles.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards equality or social justice, e.g. protection of underprivileged groups or fair distribution of resources	0entailment	manifesto	Technology and Infrastructure: Positive
First they tried to introduce a GP Tax, then they introduced a GP Tax by stealth by freezing the Medicare Benefits Schedule and now they are trying to privatise Medicare payments. The Liberals are doing everything they can to wreck Medicare and take our health care system down the same path as America’s, where it is your credit card and not your Medicare Card that determines the quality of your health care.	This example text from a political party manifesto is favourable towards supply side economic policies supporting businesses, for example for incentives like subsidies or tax breaks	0entailment	manifesto	Welfare State Expansion
Support a well-resourced CAP Post 2013 and ensure that our farmers and processors are positioned to adapt to emerging challenges and ensure that the eU maintains a strong agricultural production base. Fully implement the key recommendations of Food Harvest 2020 for the future development of the agri-food, fisheries and forestry sector.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards policies for agriculture and farmers	1not_entailment	manifesto	Agriculture and Farmers: Positive
We are delivering support to farmers in need by enhancing the Rural Financial Counselling Service and have introduced the Farm Household Allowance, which is a fortnightly payment that has so far assisted 6,000 farmers. The Coalition has always been a strong supporter of the agricultural research and development (R&D) system including collection of grower levies supported by matching Commonwealth funding.	This example text from a political party manifesto is for limiting the welfare state, for example public funding for social services or social security, e.g. private care before state care	0entailment	manifesto	Agriculture and Farmers: Positive
We will enable fire and police services to work more closely together and develop the role of our elected and accountable Police and Crime Commissioners. We have taken action to boost public confidence and trust in the police and now want to go even further.	This example text from a political party manifesto is for decentralisation or federalism	0entailment	manifesto	Law and Order: Positive
Ensuring special needs support is spread equitably throughout the country through the Resource Teachers of Learning and Behaviour by creating 40 clusters across New Zealand. Invested $145 million in Positive Behaviour for Learning programmes in schools - to support parents, teachers and schools to address problem behaviour, improve children's wellbeing and increase educational achievement.	This example text from a political party manifesto is in favour of cultural policies or leisure facilities, for example museus, libraries or public sport clubs	0entailment	manifesto	Education Expansion
As Home Secretary Theresa May scrapped the socio-economic duty contained in the Equality Act requiring public bodies to evaluate the impact of their policies to reduce inequality. SNP MPs will seek an early opportunity to pursue a Bill at Westminster to ensure the UK government commences this important duty.	This example text from a political party manifesto is in favour of environmental protection, e.g. fighting climate change or 'green' policies or preservation of natural resources or animal rights	0entailment	manifesto	Equality: Positive
Giving the Ministry of Labour the resources to enforce all workers’ rights. Banning payroll companies, sometimes known as umbrella companies, which create a false structure to limit employers’ tax liabilities and limit workers’ rights.	This example text from a political party manifesto is about technology and infrastructure, e.g. the importance of modernisation of industry, or supportive of public spending on infrastructure/tech	0entailment	manifesto	Labour Groups: Positive
Will we have to continue to work unreasonably long or unpredictable hours? Is my pay fair compared with others?	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards the military, for example for military spending or rearmament or military treaty obligations	0entailment	manifesto	Labour Groups: Positive
Our two nations have cooperated well where our interests overlap, including the current War on Terror and in promoting stability on the Korean peninsula. Likewise, we have coordinated on the future of Afghanistan and have initiated a comprehensive dialogue on counterterrorism.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards labour groups, for example for good working conditions, fair wages or unions	0entailment	manifesto	Foreign Special Relationships: Positive
National is rebuilding the South Island’s Main North Line following the November 2016 Kaikoura earthquake We continued the Capital Connection service between Palmerston North and Wellington	This example text from a political party manifesto is about technology and infrastructure, e.g. the importance of modernisation of industry, or supportive of public spending on infrastructure/tech	1not_entailment	manifesto	Technology and Infrastructure: Positive
Oppose the privatisation of the ESB and other public sector companies. Explore and pursue possibilities for establishing new profitable companies in public ownership, particularly in strategic sectors.	This example text from a political party manifesto is negative towards protectionism, in favour of free trade	0entailment	manifesto	Nationalisation
Sinn Féin believes that arts investment must reflect its true social and economic value. There is an urgent need to end the funding deficit and restructure the arts budget.	This example text from a political party manifesto is in favour of international cooperation with other countries, for example mentions the need for aid to developing countries, or global governance	0entailment	manifesto	Culture: Positive
And we want those same farmers and fishermen to act as the stewards of the natural world, preserving the UK’s countryside and oceans as they have for generations. Our Environment Bill will guarantee that we will protect and restore our natural environment after leaving the EU.	This example text from a political party manifesto is in favour of environmental protection, e.g. fighting climate change or 'green' policies or preservation of natural resources or animal rights	1not_entailment	manifesto	Environmental Protection
Community policing has been neglected. As a result, Garda intelligence-gathering has failed to stop the spike in burglaries and other offences.	This example text from a political party manifesto is supports market regulation for a fair and open market, for example for consumer protection or for increased competition or for social market economy	0entailment	manifesto	Law and Order: Positive
We believe that the circumstances of the global challenges that the UK faces have changed over recent decades. Global co-operation is essential to tackle global problems such as poverty, migration, humanitarian crises and climate change.	This example text from a political party manifesto is in favour of international cooperation with other countries, for example mentions the need for aid to developing countries, or global governance	1not_entailment	manifesto	Internationalism: Positive
Agri-food is also Ireland’s largest indigenous industry and themain economic driver in many rural areas. There is still great potential to expand this sector by providingpremium quality food, more jobs and added value through lower intensity farming.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards policies for agriculture and farmers	1not_entailment	manifesto	Agriculture and Farmers: Positive
Make adult English courses available outside Auckland and the other main centres. Work towards making Aotearoa New Zealand’s other official languages – Te Reo Māori and New Zealand Sign Language – available to immigrants.	This example text from a political party manifesto favourably mentions cultural diversity, for example for freedom of religion or linguistic heritages	1not_entailment	manifesto	Multiculturalism: Positive
Right now, the Coalition’s policy on foreign aid is a $300 million cut to the foreign aid budget, an action which seriously calls into question the Coalition’s commitment to assist the world’s poorest people. Tony Abbott has not ruled out more savage cuts to foreign aid if he is elected as Prime Minister on 21 August.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards policies for agriculture and farmers	0entailment	manifesto	Internationalism: Positive
Falling behind in early childhood education, in trades training and in our national funding for universities. The economies we are competing against are making huge new investments in education.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards law and order and strict law enforcement	0entailment	manifesto	Education Expansion
and bring to an end the enormous waste of public funds resulting from delays in processing applications and expensive court actions taken against the state. Domestic Violence: We will introduce consolidated and reformed domestic violence legislation to address all aspects of domestic violence, threatened violence and intimidation in a manner which provides protection to victims.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards law and order and strict law enforcement	1not_entailment	manifesto	Law and Order: Positive
Britain has a health service that concentrates too much on curing illness rather than preventing it. A healthier nation and a more cost-effective NHS depend on shifting the emphasis towards prevention, tackling the root causes of ill health (e./ g./ poverty and homelessness) and making people more responsible for their own health.	This example text from a political party manifesto is in favour of environmental protection, e.g. fighting climate change or 'green' policies or preservation of natural resources or animal rights	0entailment	manifesto	Welfare State Expansion
• Improved the Ozone Layer Protection Act by setting phase out deadlines for ozone depleting substances, which are tighter than existing international requirements. • Dramatically increased forest plantings from 15,000 hectares in 1990 to over 61,000 hectares in 1993 and an estimated 100,000 hectares in 1994.	This example text from a political party manifesto is in favour of environmental protection, e.g. fighting climate change or 'green' policies or preservation of natural resources or animal rights	1not_entailment	manifesto	Environmental Protection
and tailored industry-specific tax support, promoting creative skills, supporting modern and flexible patent, copyright and licensing rules,	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards the military, for example for military spending or rearmament or military treaty obligations	0entailment	manifesto	Incentives: Positive
and investigate the potential for a national military museum. Encourage greater regional cultural tourism by exploring the ability of Te Papa to support shared operations with regional and local museums and galleries.	This example text from a political party manifesto is for economic orthodoxy, for example reduction of budget deficits, thrift or a strong currency	0entailment	manifesto	Culture: Positive
The Māori Party wants mainstream classrooms to speak the language of our tupuna; to include Māori ways of knowing in the curriculum,	This example text from a political party manifesto favourably mentions cultural diversity, for example for freedom of religion or linguistic heritages	1not_entailment	manifesto	Multiculturalism: Positive
and strengthen food fraud surveillance. Help farmers and growers compete internationally by continuing to reduce the administrative and regulatory burden	This example text from a political party manifesto is supportive of economic growth, for example facilitation of more production or government aid for growth	0entailment	manifesto	Agriculture and Farmers: Positive
Each agency must be able to pass a financial audit and set annual targets for improving efficiency with fewer resources. Civil service managers should be given incentives for more effective leadership, including protection against the current guilty-until-proven-innocent grievance procedures which disgruntled employees use against them to thwart reform.	This example text from a political party manifesto is in favour of international cooperation with other countries, for example mentions the need for aid to developing countries, or global governance	0entailment	manifesto	Governmental and Administrative Efficiency
After a lifetime of hard work, older Australians are entitled to a safe and secure retirement. We will ensure older Australians and seniors enjoy the safe and secure retirement they deserve by delivering a strong, prosperous economy which will then ensure that the government has the financial means to provide the real support required by older Australians in their later years.	This example text from a political party manifesto favourably mentions non-economic demographic groups like women, students or specific age groups	1not_entailment	manifesto	Non-economic Demographic Groups
Very few services are meeting the stated objective of seeing 90% of new referrals within two months. • protect the funding for activities such as health research and training that have a long term benefit.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards policies for agriculture and farmers	0entailment	manifesto	Welfare State Expansion
This concern is not limited to banks, supermarkets and petrol retailers. Many people are worried that Australia’s markets are not sufficiently competitive in a range of areas.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards policies for agriculture and farmers	0entailment	manifesto	Market Regulation
the protection and enhancement of crop diversity and resilience. foster cooperative partnerships between governments, agribusiness, landholders and managers, and communities, to implement sustainable agricultural systems, methods and industries, and to undertake landscape restoration.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards policies for agriculture and farmers	1not_entailment	manifesto	Agriculture and Farmers: Positive
Community radio stations will he fostered and overseas broadcasts reintroduced.	This example text from a political party manifesto is about the need to expand/improve policy on education	0entailment	manifesto	Culture: Positive
there should be no new large-scale dams on Australian rivers. legislation and regulatory systems which protect our catchments, rivers, wetlands, estuaries and groundwater systems.	This example text from a political party manifesto is in favour of environmental protection, e.g. fighting climate change or 'green' policies or preservation of natural resources or animal rights	1not_entailment	manifesto	Environmental Protection
For example, ACT will: o Reward good behaviour in prison by a reduced post-release surveillance period.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards law and order and strict law enforcement	1not_entailment	manifesto	Law and Order: Positive
Working with the coal industry, we will invest billions to develop and implement new, cleaner coal technology and to produce electric and hydrogen power. We will also work to make sure that our people have access to an affordable, secure, and reliable supply of electricity at all times.	This example text from a political party manifesto is about technology and infrastructure, e.g. the importance of modernisation of industry, or supportive of public spending on infrastructure/tech	1not_entailment	manifesto	Technology and Infrastructure: Positive
While Export Education is a vital part of the New Zealand education system, New Zealand First believes it should be about enriching the education experience of both domestic and international students and not as a cover for under-resourcing. We support the investment of additional funds to enhance teaching and learning	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards equality or social justice, e.g. protection of underprivileged groups or fair distribution of resources	0entailment	manifesto	Education Expansion
 all Australian citizens over the age of 16 to be eligible to vote;  proportional representation in the House of Representatives and local government;	This example text from a political party manifesto favourably mentions democracy or democratic procedures or institutions	1not_entailment	manifesto	Democracy
The present stamp duty structure has become inequitable because of the failure of government to adjust tax thresholds as house prices rose, and because of the structure of the tax which applies each progressive rate to the whole house price not just to the excess above the previous threshold. In government, we will introduce a fairer system of stamp duty on residential properties that helps make housing for all families more affordable.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards policies for agriculture and farmers	0entailment	manifesto	Equality: Positive
Democrats believe farmers should have the right to repair their own farming equipment, rather than being forced to rely on large corporations for even the simplest fixes. And we will expand domestic markets for family farmers and ranchers by developing and growing regional food systems to deliver fresh, American-grown produce to schools, hospitals, Department of Defense installations, and other major public institutions, so small, mid-size, and traditional farmers can stay competitive.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards policies for agriculture and farmers	1not_entailment	manifesto	Agriculture and Farmers: Positive
The SNP will continue to seek devolution of immigration powers so that Scotland can have an immigration policy that works for our economy and society. And we will stand firm against the demonisation of migrants.	This example text from a political party manifesto is about the need to expand/improve policy on education	0entailment	manifesto	National Way of Life: Negative
The Progressive Democrats believe in empowering consumers by providing them with a choice of competing suppliers, the right to information on competing products and protection	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards equality or social justice, e.g. protection of underprivileged groups or fair distribution of resources	0entailment	manifesto	Market Regulation
Committed $500 million to electrify Auckland’s commuter rail system, and another $590 million in loan and grant funding for new electric trains. Started to build the Manukau branch line and station.	This example text from a political party manifesto is about technology and infrastructure, e.g. the importance of modernisation of industry, or supportive of public spending on infrastructure/tech	1not_entailment	manifesto	Technology and Infrastructure: Positive
Re-establish a pre-eminent land and water research body; Charge this body with establishing, in consultation with the states and farming and forestry organisations, a national deﬁnition of ‘prime agricultural land’, based on such factors as moisture availability, temperature regime, chemical balance, permeability, surface composition, soil type, susceptibility to ﬂooding, and erosion characteristics, and closeness to urban centres, markets and processing facilities;	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards policies for agriculture and farmers	1not_entailment	manifesto	Agriculture and Farmers: Positive
Bariatric surgery for at least 1000 more people each year to address obesity, heart disease and diabetes. Review the Health Act to ensure implementation of rongoa Māori.	This example text from a political party manifesto is about the need to expand/improve policy on education	0entailment	manifesto	Welfare State Expansion
• We must make the market work for the environment. Britain is developing the first national CO2 emissions trading system in the world.	This example text from a political party manifesto is in favour of environmental protection, e.g. fighting climate change or 'green' policies or preservation of natural resources or animal rights	1not_entailment	manifesto	Environmental Protection
Out of many, we are one. That bedrock American idea has animated our country from its earliest days,	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards law and order and strict law enforcement	0entailment	manifesto	National Way of Life: Positive
We will amend industrial relations legislation to provide for mandatory trade union recognition and collective bargaining rights. We will tackle the uncertainty created by insecure and low-hour contracts by introducing legislation that provides for Fair Hours contracts.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards labour groups, for example for good working conditions, fair wages or unions	1not_entailment	manifesto	Labour Groups: Positive
Reduce the Drug Payment Scheme threshold from €144 to €100 per month Re-activate a €100m National Treatment Purchase Fund	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards the welfare state, e.g. health care, pensions or social housing	1not_entailment	manifesto	Welfare State Expansion
It is why we propose to simplify the tax code, reduce corporate rates,	This example text from a political party manifesto is in favour of environmental protection, e.g. fighting climate change or 'green' policies or preservation of natural resources or animal rights	0entailment	manifesto	Incentives: Positive
- direct more money to headteachers, more freedom for successful schools. - reform provision for 11- to 14-year-olds to ensure higher standards in English, maths, science and information technology.	This example text from a political party manifesto is about the need to expand/improve policy on education	1not_entailment	manifesto	Education Expansion
These efforts have raised the profile of New Zealand exports and assisted our exporters in these markets.  Taken real advantage of the Shanghai Expo.	This example text from a political party manifesto is supportive of economic growth, for example facilitation of more production or government aid for growth	1not_entailment	manifesto	Economic Growth: Positive
Peat: Peat still plays an important role for heat requirements of many families and for Irish energy security. Recognising that a very conservative and restrictive interpretation of the Habitats Directive is now in force in Ireland, we will allow an exemption for domestic turf cutting on the 75 National Heritage Area sites, which are designated under Irish Law, subject to the introduction of an agreed environmentally national code of practice.	This example text from a political party manifesto is in favour of anti-growth politics	0entailment	manifesto	Environmental Protection
It is clear that the National Government's slash and bum approach to economic management has failed. The country's accounts are in a far worse position than when National was elected in 1990.	This example text from a political party manifesto mentions the speaker's competence to govern or other party's lack of such competence, or favourably mentions a strong/stable government	1not_entailment	manifesto	Political Authority
Increase Garda numbers to 15,000 in order to combat crime across Ireland. This will cost €40m annually.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards the welfare state, e.g. health care, pensions or social housing	0entailment	manifesto	Law and Order: Positive
Tory austerity has not impacted on everyone in the same way. They have pursued a policy of tax cuts for the rich while the poorest have had their benefits cut.	This example text from a political party manifesto is about the need to expand/improve policy on education	0entailment	manifesto	Equality: Positive
A supermarket Code of Practice will increase transparency and protect consumers. The Commerce Commission will be given resources and powers to promote the interests of consumers	This example text from a political party manifesto is supports market regulation for a fair and open market, for example for consumer protection or for increased competition or for social market economy	1not_entailment	manifesto	Market Regulation
We will support better pay for musicians, writers, visual artists, actors and those involved in set productions through engagement with the Irish Writers Union, the Musicians Union of Ireland, Equity, the Playwrights and Screenwriters Guild and all other relevant bodies. We will support artists, as the essential component of the arts world, in their lobbying for a better return from publishing and distribution companies, to make the arts a viable employment option.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards law and order and strict law enforcement	0entailment	manifesto	Culture: Positive
When they were elected, the Abbott-Turnbull Liberal Government cut all funding to new public transport projects, including to Cross River Rail, and since its election, public sector infrastructure investment across Australia has fallen. We have lost three years on public transport in Brisbane under the Liberals and cannot afford to lose any more wasted infrastructure years under a Liberal Government.	This example text from a political party manifesto is about technology and infrastructure, e.g. the importance of modernisation of industry, or supportive of public spending on infrastructure/tech	1not_entailment	manifesto	Technology and Infrastructure: Positive
International trade relations must be developed on the basis of equity between developed and developing countries. We will support efforts to ensure equity in taxation and trade regimes and in dealing with the burden of international debt.	This example text from a political party manifesto is in favour of international cooperation with other countries, for example mentions the need for aid to developing countries, or global governance	1not_entailment	manifesto	Internationalism: Positive
Often law enforcement agencies have missed opportunities to intervene before a fatal incident occurs. •Advocate for uniform laws relating to family violence across all state and territory jurisdictions, to ensure equal protection regardless of where someone lives	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards law and order and strict law enforcement	1not_entailment	manifesto	Law and Order: Positive
Health equity among Americans remains elusive —higher income is strongly associated with longer life expectancy and the gap in life expectancy between the richest and poorest Americans is increasing.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards equality or social justice, e.g. protection of underprivileged groups or fair distribution of resources	1not_entailment	manifesto	Equality: Positive
The new e300 million Gateways Innovation Fund will support innovative projects in urban regeneration, transport and other “Quality of Life” projects. Local authorities will bid for funding and will be expected to deliver significant matching finance from the public and private sectors.	This example text from a political party manifesto is about technology and infrastructure, e.g. the importance of modernisation of industry, or supportive of public spending on infrastructure/tech	1not_entailment	manifesto	Technology and Infrastructure: Positive
We used creative, active middle power diplomacy to help shape the international response to the crisis and ensure that the G20 has become the new body for tackling global economic challenges. The declaration of the G20 as the premier forum for international economic cooperation represents the most significant shift in global governance in decades.	This example text from a political party manifesto is in favour of international cooperation with other countries, for example mentions the need for aid to developing countries, or global governance	1not_entailment	manifesto	Internationalism: Positive
full employment, and job security for all who seek employment. protection against the forced casualisation of work and greater protection for existing casual workers.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards equality or social justice, e.g. protection of underprivileged groups or fair distribution of resources	0entailment	manifesto	Labour Groups: Positive
Genetic services will be extended in the NHS so that more patients enjoy the benefit of the latest advances in testing and treatment; but we will ban by law human cloning, and implement a moratorium on the use of genetic tests for insurance, following a recommendation of the Human Genetics Commission. We will continue to examine demographic and technological challenges as they affect the NHS.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards the welfare state, e.g. health care, pensions or social housing	1not_entailment	manifesto	Welfare State Expansion
stand shoulder to shoulder with our NATO allies, reassuring all its members – especially those closest to Russia – of their security,	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards the military, for example for military spending or rearmament or military treaty obligations	1not_entailment	manifesto	Military: Positive
We have ensured that the Young Farmer Capital Investment Scheme was the first under the new TAMS 11 to be opened under the RDP. Fine Gael established priority for young farmers and new entrants under the National Reserve.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards policies for agriculture and farmers	1not_entailment	manifesto	Agriculture and Farmers: Positive
Small increases in the minimum wage and the small tax cuts to low income earners have not been enough to meet these rising costs. Official reports show that the gap between high and low income earners in Aotearoa continues to grow, and it is estimated that 170,000 children live in poverty.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards equality or social justice, e.g. protection of underprivileged groups or fair distribution of resources	1not_entailment	manifesto	Equality: Positive
Under our plans, the UK’s net borrowing requirement will fall to 2.3 per cent of GDP – the thirty-year, long-term average for net borrowing prior to the financial crisis. It will reach this level in 2020/21 and remain there in 2021/22.	This example text from a political party manifesto is in favour of cultural policies or leisure facilities, for example museus, libraries or public sport clubs	0entailment	manifesto	Economic Orthodoxy
Work towards a global deal to release significant additional funds for finding a cure or preventive treatment for dementia, doubling NHS research spend for this condition by 2020. Set clear goals for earlier diagnosis and improved aftercare for conditions like cancer and heart disease.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards the welfare state, e.g. health care, pensions or social housing	1not_entailment	manifesto	Welfare State Expansion
That’s why Democrats support a strong farm safety net, with increased availability of crop insurance and emergency disaster assistance to help farmers and ranchers keep their farms in business after natural disasters and crop loss.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards policies for agriculture and farmers	1not_entailment	manifesto	Agriculture and Farmers: Positive
increase funding to the tertiary sector to provide sufficient student places to meet the demand of suitably qualified applicants. legislate to increase democratic participation by academics, staff, students and community representatives in the decision-making processes within universities.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards equality or social justice, e.g. protection of underprivileged groups or fair distribution of resources	0entailment	manifesto	Education Expansion
Increase funding for the Environment Agency and Natural England, to support the vital work they do to protect our environment. Immediately ban the most harmful pesticides (including glyphosate)	This example text from a political party manifesto is in favour of environmental protection, e.g. fighting climate change or 'green' policies or preservation of natural resources or animal rights	1not_entailment	manifesto	Environmental Protection
We stopped hunting sheep and cattle hundreds of years ago, but we still use similar approaches to harvest the sea's bounty. There is enormous potential in aquaculture.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards policies for agriculture and farmers	1not_entailment	manifesto	Agriculture and Farmers: Positive
• Expand the use of technology to improve distance education. • Remove anomalies to improve teacher/pupil ratios.	This example text from a political party manifesto is in favour of international cooperation with other countries, for example mentions the need for aid to developing countries, or global governance	0entailment	manifesto	Education Expansion
It is a recognition that love between two people of the same gender is of equal meaning, equal value and entitled to equal respect. Marriage equality is a simple, overdue change to Australian law our Parliament could deal with in one day of considered debate culminating in a free vote.	This example text from a political party manifesto is in favour of cultural policies or leisure facilities, for example museus, libraries or public sport clubs	0entailment	manifesto	Equality: Positive
We will give stronger powers for regulators, particularly in energy and telecoms. We will set up a new Competition Appeals Court to accelerate regulatory appeals.	This example text from a political party manifesto is supports market regulation for a fair and open market, for example for consumer protection or for increased competition or for social market economy	1not_entailment	manifesto	Market Regulation
full support for, and adequate resourcing of, the International Criminal Court. the development and upholding of international legal codes on the accountability of political and military leaders for human rights abuses and crimes against humanity.	This example text from a political party manifesto is in favour of anti-growth politics	0entailment	manifesto	Internationalism: Positive
Labour proposes a net fiscal adjustment in 2012-2014 of €7.1 billion, so as to allow adequate room for jobs and recovery. Labour will complete the reduction in the deficit to below 3% of GDP by no later than 2016.	This example text from a political party manifesto is for economic orthodoxy, for example reduction of budget deficits, thrift or a strong currency	1not_entailment	manifesto	Economic Orthodoxy
There will be no amnesty for illegal immigrants. We will increase the number of immigration compliance and enforcement teams	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards law and order and strict law enforcement	1not_entailment	manifesto	Law and Order: Positive
Require diversity in public appointments. We will introduce a presumption that every shortlist should include at least one BAME candidate.	This example text from a political party manifesto is about technology and infrastructure, e.g. the importance of modernisation of industry, or supportive of public spending on infrastructure/tech	0entailment	manifesto	Equality: Positive
We have delivered unprecedented level funding for arts and culture and will continue to confirm our support for the arts and culture via significant funding over the lifetime of the next government. Almost 1. 6 million people in the Republic of Ireland can speak Irish	This example text from a political party manifesto is about the need to expand/improve policy on education	0entailment	manifesto	Culture: Positive
We oppose high-stakes standardized tests that falsely and unfairly label students of color, students with disabilities and English Language Learners as failing; the use of standardized test scores as basis for refusing to fund schools or to close schools;	This example text from a political party manifesto is about the need to expand/improve policy on education	1not_entailment	manifesto	Education Expansion
All integration services for refugees and other migrants in Wales All peoples new to Wales, whatever their country of origin, will have the opportunity to learn both Welsh and English	This example text from a political party manifesto is sceptical of internationalism, for example negative towards international cooperation, in favour of national sovereignty and unilaterialism	0entailment	manifesto	Multiculturalism: Positive
KAP is committed to Australian agriculture and rural and regional Australia and believes that supporting Australian farmers will provide the necessary economic stimulation to reinvigorate this sector of the economy and ultimately underpin the Australian economy. mandate ethanol use in Australia, providing structural support to grain and sugar industries;	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards policies for agriculture and farmers	1not_entailment	manifesto	Agriculture and Farmers: Positive
We believe that live exports are an essential part of ensuring price competition for farmers. Research and Innovation: Fine Gael believes Ireland can become a global centre for innovation in the food and drink sector.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards policies for agriculture and farmers	1not_entailment	manifesto	Agriculture and Farmers: Positive
This may include additional wireless broadband towers, upgrading cabinets to be VDSL or ADSL2 capable, building new cabinets in areas with very long lines which are currently incapable of receiving a broadband service, and adding extra ports in cabinets where customers are currently unable to get connections. This extension will mean a greater number of rural New Zealanders will be able to improve their connectivity.	This example text from a political party manifesto is about technology and infrastructure, e.g. the importance of modernisation of industry, or supportive of public spending on infrastructure/tech	1not_entailment	manifesto	Technology and Infrastructure: Positive
We will stop Crown Post Office closures and bring Royal Mail back into public ownership at the earliest opportunity, reuniting it with the Post Office and creating a publicly owned Post Bank run through the post office network	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards government ownership of industries or land or for economic nationalisation	1not_entailment	manifesto	Nationalisation
Most regional and rural hospitals do not have outpatient clinics like those run by metropolitan teaching hospitals for many years. We will increase the number of paid trainee positions, internships and residencies in regional hospitals.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards the welfare state, e.g. health care, pensions or social housing	1not_entailment	manifesto	Welfare State Expansion
Agriculture remains an important part of rural life and a key economic factor even for those not directly employed on farms.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards policies for agriculture and farmers	1not_entailment	manifesto	Agriculture and Farmers: Positive
Support initiatives for multi-party bargaining, including multi-employer collective bargaining, and collective bargaining for contractors. Support the right of unionised workers to prevent freeloading by non-union workers.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards labour groups, for example for good working conditions, fair wages or unions	1not_entailment	manifesto	Labour Groups: Positive
We believe the United States of America is unlike any other nation on earth. We believe America is exceptional because of our historic role	This example text from a political party manifesto is in favour of cultural policies or leisure facilities, for example museus, libraries or public sport clubs	0entailment	manifesto	National Way of Life: Positive
We will: Propose different choices on spending so we can protect fundamental public services and ensure irreparable damage isn’t done to the fabric of society. This will allow modest increases in public spending in each year of the next parliament	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards law and order and strict law enforcement	0entailment	manifesto	Keynesian Demand Management
in a work environment that is safe, healthy and free from harassment and discrimination. Rogue employers who operate dangerous workplaces or unsafe work practices or who exploit workers and violate labour law in Ireland must be made subject to stringent penalties.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards the welfare state, e.g. health care, pensions or social housing	0entailment	manifesto	Labour Groups: Positive
We will move towards generating 33% of Ireland’s electricity needs from renewable sources by 2025. We will target an increase in renewables in energy production to 17% by 2012 as an interim measure.	This example text from a political party manifesto is in favour of anti-growth politics	1not_entailment	manifesto	Anti-Growth Economy: Positive
and re-opening the Dublin to Navan rail link Commence the Heuston Docklands Interconnector	This example text from a political party manifesto is in favour of environmental protection, e.g. fighting climate change or 'green' policies or preservation of natural resources or animal rights	0entailment	manifesto	Technology and Infrastructure: Positive
- Extend free GP visits to all children under 13. From July 2015, National will extend free doctors' visits for children aged under six to all children aged under 13.	This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards the welfare state, e.g. health care, pensions or social housing	1not_entailment	manifesto	Welfare State Expansion

We will protect the Green Belt, and maintain national protections for Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty,

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Provide a National Stadium at Lansdowne Road so that our National Rugby and Soccer teams have a first-rate facility in which to play their games. Support elite athletes in preparation for the 2008 and 2012 Olympics

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The Nationals understand the importance of transport infrastructure – road, rail, air and sea – to regional Australia. We know that people and businesses in regional Australia rely on modern transport networks for their livelihoods and lifestyles.

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First they tried to introduce a GP Tax, then they introduced a GP Tax by stealth by freezing the Medicare Benefits Schedule and now they are trying to privatise Medicare payments. The Liberals are doing everything they can to wreck Medicare and take our health care system down the same path as America’s, where it is your credit card and not your Medicare Card that determines the quality of your health care.

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Support a well-resourced CAP Post 2013 and ensure that our farmers and processors are positioned to adapt to emerging challenges and ensure that the eU maintains a strong agricultural production base. Fully implement the key recommendations of Food Harvest 2020 for the future development of the agri-food, fisheries and forestry sector.

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We are delivering support to farmers in need by enhancing the Rural Financial Counselling Service and have introduced the Farm Household Allowance, which is a fortnightly payment that has so far assisted 6,000 farmers. The Coalition has always been a strong supporter of the agricultural research and development (R&D) system including collection of grower levies supported by matching Commonwealth funding.

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We will enable fire and police services to work more closely together and develop the role of our elected and accountable Police and Crime Commissioners. We have taken action to boost public confidence and trust in the police and now want to go even further.

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Ensuring special needs support is spread equitably throughout the country through the Resource Teachers of Learning and Behaviour by creating 40 clusters across New Zealand. Invested $145 million in Positive Behaviour for Learning programmes in schools - to support parents, teachers and schools to address problem behaviour, improve children's wellbeing and increase educational achievement.

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As Home Secretary Theresa May scrapped the socio-economic duty contained in the Equality Act requiring public bodies to evaluate the impact of their policies to reduce inequality. SNP MPs will seek an early opportunity to pursue a Bill at Westminster to ensure the UK government commences this important duty.

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Giving the Ministry of Labour the resources to enforce all workers’ rights. Banning payroll companies, sometimes known as umbrella companies, which create a false structure to limit employers’ tax liabilities and limit workers’ rights.

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Will we have to continue to work unreasonably long or unpredictable hours? Is my pay fair compared with others?

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Our two nations have cooperated well where our interests overlap, including the current War on Terror and in promoting stability on the Korean peninsula. Likewise, we have coordinated on the future of Afghanistan and have initiated a comprehensive dialogue on counterterrorism.

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National is rebuilding the South Island’s Main North Line following the November 2016 Kaikoura earthquake We continued the Capital Connection service between Palmerston North and Wellington

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Oppose the privatisation of the ESB and other public sector companies. Explore and pursue possibilities for establishing new profitable companies in public ownership, particularly in strategic sectors.

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Sinn Féin believes that arts investment must reflect its true social and economic value. There is an urgent need to end the funding deficit and restructure the arts budget.

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And we want those same farmers and fishermen to act as the stewards of the natural world, preserving the UK’s countryside and oceans as they have for generations. Our Environment Bill will guarantee that we will protect and restore our natural environment after leaving the EU.

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Community policing has been neglected. As a result, Garda intelligence-gathering has failed to stop the spike in burglaries and other offences.

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We believe that the circumstances of the global challenges that the UK faces have changed over recent decades. Global co-operation is essential to tackle global problems such as poverty, migration, humanitarian crises and climate change.

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Agri-food is also Ireland’s largest indigenous industry and themain economic driver in many rural areas. There is still great potential to expand this sector by providingpremium quality food, more jobs and added value through lower intensity farming.

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Make adult English courses available outside Auckland and the other main centres. Work towards making Aotearoa New Zealand’s other official languages – Te Reo Māori and New Zealand Sign Language – available to immigrants.

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Right now, the Coalition’s policy on foreign aid is a $300 million cut to the foreign aid budget, an action which seriously calls into question the Coalition’s commitment to assist the world’s poorest people. Tony Abbott has not ruled out more savage cuts to foreign aid if he is elected as Prime Minister on 21 August.

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Falling behind in early childhood education, in trades training and in our national funding for universities. The economies we are competing against are making huge new investments in education.

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and bring to an end the enormous waste of public funds resulting from delays in processing applications and expensive court actions taken against the state. Domestic Violence: We will introduce consolidated and reformed domestic violence legislation to address all aspects of domestic violence, threatened violence and intimidation in a manner which provides protection to victims.

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Britain has a health service that concentrates too much on curing illness rather than preventing it. A healthier nation and a more cost-effective NHS depend on shifting the emphasis towards prevention, tackling the root causes of ill health (e./ g./ poverty and homelessness) and making people more responsible for their own health.

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• Improved the Ozone Layer Protection Act by setting phase out deadlines for ozone depleting substances, which are tighter than existing international requirements. • Dramatically increased forest plantings from 15,000 hectares in 1990 to over 61,000 hectares in 1993 and an estimated 100,000 hectares in 1994.

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and tailored industry-specific tax support, promoting creative skills, supporting modern and flexible patent, copyright and licensing rules,

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and investigate the potential for a national military museum. Encourage greater regional cultural tourism by exploring the ability of Te Papa to support shared operations with regional and local museums and galleries.

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The Māori Party wants mainstream classrooms to speak the language of our tupuna; to include Māori ways of knowing in the curriculum,

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and strengthen food fraud surveillance. Help farmers and growers compete internationally by continuing to reduce the administrative and regulatory burden

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Each agency must be able to pass a financial audit and set annual targets for improving efficiency with fewer resources. Civil service managers should be given incentives for more effective leadership, including protection against the current guilty-until-proven-innocent grievance procedures which disgruntled employees use against them to thwart reform.

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After a lifetime of hard work, older Australians are entitled to a safe and secure retirement. We will ensure older Australians and seniors enjoy the safe and secure retirement they deserve by delivering a strong, prosperous economy which will then ensure that the government has the financial means to provide the real support required by older Australians in their later years.

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Very few services are meeting the stated objective of seeing 90% of new referrals within two months. • protect the funding for activities such as health research and training that have a long term benefit.

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This concern is not limited to banks, supermarkets and petrol retailers. Many people are worried that Australia’s markets are not sufficiently competitive in a range of areas.

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the protection and enhancement of crop diversity and resilience. foster cooperative partnerships between governments, agribusiness, landholders and managers, and communities, to implement sustainable agricultural systems, methods and industries, and to undertake landscape restoration.

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Community radio stations will he fostered and overseas broadcasts reintroduced.

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there should be no new large-scale dams on Australian rivers. legislation and regulatory systems which protect our catchments, rivers, wetlands, estuaries and groundwater systems.

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For example, ACT will: o Reward good behaviour in prison by a reduced post-release surveillance period.

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Working with the coal industry, we will invest billions to develop and implement new, cleaner coal technology and to produce electric and hydrogen power. We will also work to make sure that our people have access to an affordable, secure, and reliable supply of electricity at all times.

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While Export Education is a vital part of the New Zealand education system, New Zealand First believes it should be about enriching the education experience of both domestic and international students and not as a cover for under-resourcing. We support the investment of additional funds to enhance teaching and learning

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 all Australian citizens over the age of 16 to be eligible to vote;  proportional representation in the House of Representatives and local government;

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The present stamp duty structure has become inequitable because of the failure of government to adjust tax thresholds as house prices rose, and because of the structure of the tax which applies each progressive rate to the whole house price not just to the excess above the previous threshold. In government, we will introduce a fairer system of stamp duty on residential properties that helps make housing for all families more affordable.

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Democrats believe farmers should have the right to repair their own farming equipment, rather than being forced to rely on large corporations for even the simplest fixes. And we will expand domestic markets for family farmers and ranchers by developing and growing regional food systems to deliver fresh, American-grown produce to schools, hospitals, Department of Defense installations, and other major public institutions, so small, mid-size, and traditional farmers can stay competitive.

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The SNP will continue to seek devolution of immigration powers so that Scotland can have an immigration policy that works for our economy and society. And we will stand firm against the demonisation of migrants.

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The Progressive Democrats believe in empowering consumers by providing them with a choice of competing suppliers, the right to information on competing products and protection

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Committed $500 million to electrify Auckland’s commuter rail system, and another $590 million in loan and grant funding for new electric trains. Started to build the Manukau branch line and station.

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Re-establish a pre-eminent land and water research body; Charge this body with establishing, in consultation with the states and farming and forestry organisations, a national deﬁnition of ‘prime agricultural land’, based on such factors as moisture availability, temperature regime, chemical balance, permeability, surface composition, soil type, susceptibility to ﬂooding, and erosion characteristics, and closeness to urban centres, markets and processing facilities;

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Bariatric surgery for at least 1000 more people each year to address obesity, heart disease and diabetes. Review the Health Act to ensure implementation of rongoa Māori.

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• We must make the market work for the environment. Britain is developing the first national CO2 emissions trading system in the world.

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Out of many, we are one. That bedrock American idea has animated our country from its earliest days,

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We will amend industrial relations legislation to provide for mandatory trade union recognition and collective bargaining rights. We will tackle the uncertainty created by insecure and low-hour contracts by introducing legislation that provides for Fair Hours contracts.

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Reduce the Drug Payment Scheme threshold from €144 to €100 per month Re-activate a €100m National Treatment Purchase Fund

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It is why we propose to simplify the tax code, reduce corporate rates,

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- direct more money to headteachers, more freedom for successful schools. - reform provision for 11- to 14-year-olds to ensure higher standards in English, maths, science and information technology.

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These efforts have raised the profile of New Zealand exports and assisted our exporters in these markets.  Taken real advantage of the Shanghai Expo.

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Peat: Peat still plays an important role for heat requirements of many families and for Irish energy security. Recognising that a very conservative and restrictive interpretation of the Habitats Directive is now in force in Ireland, we will allow an exemption for domestic turf cutting on the 75 National Heritage Area sites, which are designated under Irish Law, subject to the introduction of an agreed environmentally national code of practice.

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It is clear that the National Government's slash and bum approach to economic management has failed. The country's accounts are in a far worse position than when National was elected in 1990.

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Increase Garda numbers to 15,000 in order to combat crime across Ireland. This will cost €40m annually.

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Tory austerity has not impacted on everyone in the same way. They have pursued a policy of tax cuts for the rich while the poorest have had their benefits cut.

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A supermarket Code of Practice will increase transparency and protect consumers. The Commerce Commission will be given resources and powers to promote the interests of consumers

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We will support better pay for musicians, writers, visual artists, actors and those involved in set productions through engagement with the Irish Writers Union, the Musicians Union of Ireland, Equity, the Playwrights and Screenwriters Guild and all other relevant bodies. We will support artists, as the essential component of the arts world, in their lobbying for a better return from publishing and distribution companies, to make the arts a viable employment option.

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When they were elected, the Abbott-Turnbull Liberal Government cut all funding to new public transport projects, including to Cross River Rail, and since its election, public sector infrastructure investment across Australia has fallen. We have lost three years on public transport in Brisbane under the Liberals and cannot afford to lose any more wasted infrastructure years under a Liberal Government.

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International trade relations must be developed on the basis of equity between developed and developing countries. We will support efforts to ensure equity in taxation and trade regimes and in dealing with the burden of international debt.

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Often law enforcement agencies have missed opportunities to intervene before a fatal incident occurs. •Advocate for uniform laws relating to family violence across all state and territory jurisdictions, to ensure equal protection regardless of where someone lives

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Health equity among Americans remains elusive —higher income is strongly associated with longer life expectancy and the gap in life expectancy between the richest and poorest Americans is increasing.

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The new e300 million Gateways Innovation Fund will support innovative projects in urban regeneration, transport and other “Quality of Life” projects. Local authorities will bid for funding and will be expected to deliver significant matching finance from the public and private sectors.

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We used creative, active middle power diplomacy to help shape the international response to the crisis and ensure that the G20 has become the new body for tackling global economic challenges. The declaration of the G20 as the premier forum for international economic cooperation represents the most significant shift in global governance in decades.

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full employment, and job security for all who seek employment. protection against the forced casualisation of work and greater protection for existing casual workers.

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Genetic services will be extended in the NHS so that more patients enjoy the benefit of the latest advances in testing and treatment; but we will ban by law human cloning, and implement a moratorium on the use of genetic tests for insurance, following a recommendation of the Human Genetics Commission. We will continue to examine demographic and technological challenges as they affect the NHS.

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stand shoulder to shoulder with our NATO allies, reassuring all its members – especially those closest to Russia – of their security,

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We have ensured that the Young Farmer Capital Investment Scheme was the first under the new TAMS 11 to be opened under the RDP. Fine Gael established priority for young farmers and new entrants under the National Reserve.

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Small increases in the minimum wage and the small tax cuts to low income earners have not been enough to meet these rising costs. Official reports show that the gap between high and low income earners in Aotearoa continues to grow, and it is estimated that 170,000 children live in poverty.

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Under our plans, the UK’s net borrowing requirement will fall to 2.3 per cent of GDP – the thirty-year, long-term average for net borrowing prior to the financial crisis. It will reach this level in 2020/21 and remain there in 2021/22.

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Work towards a global deal to release significant additional funds for finding a cure or preventive treatment for dementia, doubling NHS research spend for this condition by 2020. Set clear goals for earlier diagnosis and improved aftercare for conditions like cancer and heart disease.

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That’s why Democrats support a strong farm safety net, with increased availability of crop insurance and emergency disaster assistance to help farmers and ranchers keep their farms in business after natural disasters and crop loss.

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increase funding to the tertiary sector to provide sufficient student places to meet the demand of suitably qualified applicants. legislate to increase democratic participation by academics, staff, students and community representatives in the decision-making processes within universities.

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Increase funding for the Environment Agency and Natural England, to support the vital work they do to protect our environment. Immediately ban the most harmful pesticides (including glyphosate)

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We stopped hunting sheep and cattle hundreds of years ago, but we still use similar approaches to harvest the sea's bounty. There is enormous potential in aquaculture.

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• Expand the use of technology to improve distance education. • Remove anomalies to improve teacher/pupil ratios.

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Education Expansion

It is a recognition that love between two people of the same gender is of equal meaning, equal value and entitled to equal respect. Marriage equality is a simple, overdue change to Australian law our Parliament could deal with in one day of considered debate culminating in a free vote.

This example text from a political party manifesto is in favour of cultural policies or leisure facilities, for example museus, libraries or public sport clubs

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Equality: Positive

We will give stronger powers for regulators, particularly in energy and telecoms. We will set up a new Competition Appeals Court to accelerate regulatory appeals.

This example text from a political party manifesto is supports market regulation for a fair and open market, for example for consumer protection or for increased competition or for social market economy

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Market Regulation

full support for, and adequate resourcing of, the International Criminal Court. the development and upholding of international legal codes on the accountability of political and military leaders for human rights abuses and crimes against humanity.

This example text from a political party manifesto is in favour of anti-growth politics

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Internationalism: Positive

Labour proposes a net fiscal adjustment in 2012-2014 of €7.1 billion, so as to allow adequate room for jobs and recovery. Labour will complete the reduction in the deficit to below 3% of GDP by no later than 2016.

This example text from a political party manifesto is for economic orthodoxy, for example reduction of budget deficits, thrift or a strong currency

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Economic Orthodoxy

There will be no amnesty for illegal immigrants. We will increase the number of immigration compliance and enforcement teams

This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards law and order and strict law enforcement

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Law and Order: Positive

Require diversity in public appointments. We will introduce a presumption that every shortlist should include at least one BAME candidate.

This example text from a political party manifesto is about technology and infrastructure, e.g. the importance of modernisation of industry, or supportive of public spending on infrastructure/tech

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Equality: Positive

We have delivered unprecedented level funding for arts and culture and will continue to confirm our support for the arts and culture via significant funding over the lifetime of the next government. Almost 1. 6 million people in the Republic of Ireland can speak Irish

This example text from a political party manifesto is about the need to expand/improve policy on education

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Culture: Positive

We oppose high-stakes standardized tests that falsely and unfairly label students of color, students with disabilities and English Language Learners as failing; the use of standardized test scores as basis for refusing to fund schools or to close schools;

This example text from a political party manifesto is about the need to expand/improve policy on education

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Education Expansion

All integration services for refugees and other migrants in Wales All peoples new to Wales, whatever their country of origin, will have the opportunity to learn both Welsh and English

This example text from a political party manifesto is sceptical of internationalism, for example negative towards international cooperation, in favour of national sovereignty and unilaterialism

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Multiculturalism: Positive

KAP is committed to Australian agriculture and rural and regional Australia and believes that supporting Australian farmers will provide the necessary economic stimulation to reinvigorate this sector of the economy and ultimately underpin the Australian economy. mandate ethanol use in Australia, providing structural support to grain and sugar industries;

This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards policies for agriculture and farmers

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Agriculture and Farmers: Positive

We believe that live exports are an essential part of ensuring price competition for farmers. Research and Innovation: Fine Gael believes Ireland can become a global centre for innovation in the food and drink sector.

This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards policies for agriculture and farmers

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Agriculture and Farmers: Positive

This may include additional wireless broadband towers, upgrading cabinets to be VDSL or ADSL2 capable, building new cabinets in areas with very long lines which are currently incapable of receiving a broadband service, and adding extra ports in cabinets where customers are currently unable to get connections. This extension will mean a greater number of rural New Zealanders will be able to improve their connectivity.

This example text from a political party manifesto is about technology and infrastructure, e.g. the importance of modernisation of industry, or supportive of public spending on infrastructure/tech

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Technology and Infrastructure: Positive

We will stop Crown Post Office closures and bring Royal Mail back into public ownership at the earliest opportunity, reuniting it with the Post Office and creating a publicly owned Post Bank run through the post office network

This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards government ownership of industries or land or for economic nationalisation

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Nationalisation

Most regional and rural hospitals do not have outpatient clinics like those run by metropolitan teaching hospitals for many years. We will increase the number of paid trainee positions, internships and residencies in regional hospitals.

This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards the welfare state, e.g. health care, pensions or social housing

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Welfare State Expansion

Agriculture remains an important part of rural life and a key economic factor even for those not directly employed on farms.

This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards policies for agriculture and farmers

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Agriculture and Farmers: Positive

Support initiatives for multi-party bargaining, including multi-employer collective bargaining, and collective bargaining for contractors. Support the right of unionised workers to prevent freeloading by non-union workers.

This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards labour groups, for example for good working conditions, fair wages or unions

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Labour Groups: Positive

We believe the United States of America is unlike any other nation on earth. We believe America is exceptional because of our historic role

This example text from a political party manifesto is in favour of cultural policies or leisure facilities, for example museus, libraries or public sport clubs

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National Way of Life: Positive

We will: Propose different choices on spending so we can protect fundamental public services and ensure irreparable damage isn’t done to the fabric of society. This will allow modest increases in public spending in each year of the next parliament

This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards law and order and strict law enforcement

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Keynesian Demand Management

in a work environment that is safe, healthy and free from harassment and discrimination. Rogue employers who operate dangerous workplaces or unsafe work practices or who exploit workers and violate labour law in Ireland must be made subject to stringent penalties.

This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards the welfare state, e.g. health care, pensions or social housing

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Labour Groups: Positive

We will move towards generating 33% of Ireland’s electricity needs from renewable sources by 2025. We will target an increase in renewables in energy production to 17% by 2012 as an interim measure.

This example text from a political party manifesto is in favour of anti-growth politics

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Anti-Growth Economy: Positive

and re-opening the Dublin to Navan rail link Commence the Heuston Docklands Interconnector

This example text from a political party manifesto is in favour of environmental protection, e.g. fighting climate change or 'green' policies or preservation of natural resources or animal rights

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Technology and Infrastructure: Positive

- Extend free GP visits to all children under 13. From July 2015, National will extend free doctors' visits for children aged under six to all children aged under 13.

This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards the welfare state, e.g. health care, pensions or social housing

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Welfare State Expansion