Humanists UK has published its comparison of the seven major British parties’ policies on some of the most important issues to humanists ahead of the General Election on 4 July.

The in-depth table covers nine areas and is based on parties’ manifestos, policies, and direct responses from parties to Humanists UK’s questions. It is accessible from Humanists UK’s general election hub, which also includes in-depth analyses of some of the major Manifestos.

Humanists UK has also summarised its table in the form of a shareable graphic.

The issues covered include humanist marriages, assisted dying, education issues (inclusive assemblies, school admissions, inclusive RE, and illegal schools), secular reform of the House of Lords, appointing an ambassador for Freedom of Religion and Belief (FoRB), and decriminalising abortion. 

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Although the table covers the major parties’ positions, we also need to know where each individual candidate stands on our campaigns. This will help us make connections with tomorrow’s MPs. Humanists UK is encouraging its members and supporters to hold their candidates to account in the election, and find out what their views are on issues affecting the non-religious.

Humanists UK Director of Public Affairs and Policy Richy Thompson commented:

‘General elections are an opportunity for citizens and civil society to advance the human rights and ethical issues they care about. We must make sure that humanist voices are heard and included to push for a more inclusive society free from discrimination and for action on these longstanding issues that don’t always get a hearing in the clamour of parties’ election campaigns.’

Northern Ireland Humanists is preparing a table of key issues for voters in Northern Ireland to publish once manifestos in Northern Ireland are published.

Combined analysis: all major parties

We’ve produced a table comparing the policies of Labour, the Conservatives, Reform UK, the Lib Dems, the SNP, and Plaid Cymru.

In-depth: Labour Party Manifesto

What Labour’s Manifesto does and and doesn’t say on humanist issues.

In-depth: Conservative Party Manifesto

What the Conservative Manifesto does and and doesn’t say on humanist issues.

In-depth: Liberal Democrat Manifesto

What the Lib Dem Manifesto does and and doesn’t say on humanist issues.

In-depth: Green Party of England and Wales Manifesto

What the Green Manifesto does and and doesn’t say on humanist issues.

Northern Ireland parties

Once all the major NI parties have all published Manifestos, we’ll be adding our analysis of how they stand on humanist issues.