The standout policies from the DUP manifesto including scrapping the TV license and stopping Sinn Fein's expenses

DUP leader Gavin Robinson has set out his party's vision with the launch of the DUP manifesto ahead of the UK General Election on 4 July. The 46-page document contains a long list of policies spread over ten key themes.

While the manifesto puts an emphasis on what DUP MPs have delivered and supported in the past, including through their confidence and supply deal with Theresa May's government, it also contains a number of notable policies including scrapping the TV license and banning Sinn Féin from being able to claim expenses at Westminster.

Other stand-out policies in the manifesto include exploring a restriction on the number of young passengers allowed in a vehicle with a young driver and a lower blood alcohol limit for young drivers.

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In a section focused on strengthening trust in politics, the DUP set out how they remain committed to urging both the Government and Commons authorities to end what they describe as the "obscenity" of Sinn Féin’s MPs receiving expenses and allowances despite not sitting in the Commons.

Sinn Féin's MPs have had offices in Westminster and have been allowed to claim expenses after Tony Blair's Labour government voted in favour of the move back in 2001.

The DUP have also pledged to support reform of the House of Lords to make it smaller with the majority of it's members elected.

Health

When it comes to health, the DUP have committed to reducing the number of people smoking and vaping by exploring raising the age of sale of such products to 21 .

They also pledged to drive waiting lists down by partnering with independent healthcare providers or not-for-profit organisations.

Cost of living

The party have also made a number of pledges aimed at helping those struggling with the cost of living. Among those pledges was a commitment to supporting the abolishment of VAT on electricity bills and scrapping VAT on school uniforms.

Other pledges aimed at easing the burden on families include supporting the removal of the two child limit on Universal Credit and increasing the tax-free childcare limit from 20 per cent to 35 per cent.

On the TV License, the party have reaffirmed their support for it being replaced by a subscription service and suggested that until then, the fee should be frozen then cut.

Immigration

On the issue of immigration, the DUP committed to supporting those fleeing war or persecution to find refuge in the UK while also renewing efforts to deter criminal gangs who profit from small boats crossing the English Channel, speeding up the processes for dealing with asylum claims and reviewing the impact that Asylum Accommodation and Support Service contracts have on the housing need and public services across the UK.

5G rollout

The DUP committed to seeking to accelerate the rollout of 5G across Northern Ireland to complement the full-fiber broadband provision which is due to be complete by the end of 2025.

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