A Ukip rosette
Laura Hughes, political correspondent Christopher Hope, chief political correspondent
25 MAY 2017
Ukip has pledged to ban the wearing of the burka in public places and full face coverings in public places on the grounds that they "prevent intake of essential vitamin D from sunlight" in its General Election manifesto.
The party has pledged to introduce a "social attitudes" test as part of a points-based immigration system and to scrap VAT on fish and chips.
Here are some of the most eye-catching manifesto pledges.
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To introduce a "one in, one out" immigration system and set a target to reduce net migration to zero over a five-year period.
Place a moratorium on unskilled and low-skilled immigration for five years after the UK leaves the EU.
No amnesty for illegal immigrants.
To introduce a "social attitudes" test as part of a points-based immigration system which would stop people who believe women or gay people are "second-class citizens" from entering the country.
Nuttall launches Ukip manifesto
Burka ban to boost vitamin D intake
Ukip would introduce a ban on the wearing of the "dehumanising" burka and full face coverings in public places partially on the grounds that they "prevent intake of essential vitamin D from sunlight":
UKIP will ban wearing of the niqab and the burqa in public places. Face coverings such as these are barriers to integration. We will not accept these de-humanising symbols of segregation and oppression, nor the security risks they pose.
Suggestions that UKIP is undermining liberty with this policy are absurd. There is no human right to conceal your identity. If anything prevents liberty, it is the niqab, by preventing women from being perceived as individuals in their own right.
We want to open opportunities to all women, so that they can participate fully in life and in the workplace.
Clothing that hides identity, puts up barriers to communication, limits employment opportunities, hides evidence of domestic abuse, and prevents intake of essential vitamin D from sunlight is not liberating.
Ukip would introduce a ban on the wearing of the "dehumanising" niqab and burka C
New social attitudes test
The party have pledged to introduce a "social attitudes" test as part of a points-based immigration system which would stop people who believe women or gay people are "second-class citizens" from entering the country:
In Britain, we do not believe in treating women or gay people as second-class citizens, and we hold to a fundamental belief in democracy and free speech.
UKIP’s points-based immigration system will therefore include one further major principle: we will test the social attitudes of migration applicants to foster community cohesion and protect core British values.
Ukip have pledged to introduce a "social attitudes" test CREDIT: REUTERS/ERIC VIDAL
Tighter controls on alcohol licensing
Ukip would repeal licensing laws allowing more relaxed opening hours for pubs, clubs and bars:
To protect emergency workers from abuse, we will repeal the 2003 Licensing Act and bring in new legislation to reduce the density of alcohol outlets and restrict trading times.
Drinkers at the Black Boy public house in Winchester
Opening times would be restricted if Ukip won the election
NOSH: New hospital ship to assist armed forces
Ukip have called for a new dedicated British Hospital Ship (NOSH) to serve as a "highly visible ambassador" for Britain:
To increase the contribution Britain can make in times of global crises, UKIP will commission, equip and staff a Naval Ocean-Going Surgical Hospital (NOSH).
As 95 per cent of the world’s largest 100 cities are port cities, and 90 per cent of the world’s population live within 200 miles of the sea, this will be an extremely useful way to deliver large-scale relief to our armed forces on active operational duties, to civilians and refugees in war zones, or to undertake humanitarian missions in peacetime.
The new ship will also provide useful reinforcement in case of emergencies here at home. The new NOSH will have at least 500 beds, a flight deck and large hangar to support several helicopters, as well as vehicle decks.
It will be a highly visible ambassador for Britain, and will replace the Royal Navy’s current sea-borne medical capability, RFA ARGUS, which is set to retire in 2020.
It will not carry weapons, giving it the full protection of the Geneva Convention in times of war. This flagship project will help confirm Britain’s status as a force for good in the world, while simultaneously expanding our naval capabilities.
A British Union Flag
A hospital ship would fly the flag around the world and help Britain contribute in times of global crises CREDIT: JASON ALDEN/BLOOMBERG
Take on "lad culture"
The party would tackle "lad culture" and review advertising editorial codes to ensure the media promote healthy body images:
The "lad culture", which treats young women as sex objects and the "red circle of shame" in celebrity magazines that hold women to unattainable levels of physical perfection are just two examples.
Boys too are increasingly developing eating disorders and body image issues.
UKIP will review advertising, broadcast and editorial codes, seeking commitments that editorial coverage and advertising campaigns will treat men and women with dignity and promote healthy body images.
'Lads' magazines
"Lad" magazines which treat young women as sex objects would be subject to a review under Ukip
Halve the number of MPs
Ukip would dramatically reduce the number of politicians in Parliament and abolish the House of Lords:
The size of the House of Commons will be halved to 325 directly elected members from across the four nations of the United Kingdom, according to a system of proportional representation.
These changes will reduce the number of politicians eligible to sit in the legislator from 1475 to 700.
Prime Minister's Questions
Ukip wants fewer MPs
A "Brit disc" for foreign vehicles
The party would ensure all foreign vehicles entering Britain were identified with a pre-purchased "tag":
We will keep a record of all foreign vehicles entering the UK by introducing a windscreen mounted identification tag, which can be purchased prior to entry.
This will help identify overseas drivers who break UK traffic laws and facilitate enforcement action, which can be taken prior to exit from the country.
A British motorway
Foreign vehicles would need a special "tag" before being allowed on British roads
Seek closer relationship with Russia
Ukip's manifesto states that it would seek to forge closer ties with Vladimir Putin's regime and sees Russia as a "potential important ally":
UKIP will seek better relations with Russia, but only on the basis of Russia changing its approach to international relations, no longer seeking to intervene in and manipulate the conduct of politics in western nations, and having respect for the territorial integrity of other countries.
We see Russia as a potential important ally in the struggle against Islamist terror, and believe Russia should immerse itself in global rules-based relationships instead of seeming to glory in renegade status within the international community
Russia's President Vladimir Putin
Ukip will seek better relations with Russia's president Vladimir Putin
MP for Gibraltar
The party would oversee the creation of a new space in the House of Commons for an MP representing The Rock:
UKIP will stand up for the territorial integrity of British dependencies and territories. We remain fully committed to upholding the right to self-determination of the people of the Falkland Islands who overwhelmingly wish to remain British. We will offer the citizens of Gibraltar a referendum on becoming fully British, and having their own MP in the House of Commons.
Gibraltar
Ukip may give Gibraltar its own MP in parliament
Employers given new rights to employ British workers
Under Ukip, employers would be given the legal right to employ young British workers over foreign applicants with more experience:
We will also ensure employers are legally free to choose to hire a young unemployed British person under the age of 25 ahead of a better qualified or more experienced foreign applicant.
Employers who wish to back British workers and give local young people a chance on the first rung of the career ladder should not face the threat of legal action, as they presently do.
No VAT on fish and chips
Britain's most popular takeaways would be cheaper under Ukip:
We will remove VAT from hot takeaway food such as fish and chips.
Fish and Chips
Takeaway fish and chips would be cheaper under Ukip
New post-Brexit blue passports
In 1988, the blue British passport was scrapped and replaced by a smaller burgundy EU one, a clear step towards the creation of a United States of Europe. The British people roundly rejected this plan on 23rd June 2016. UKIP will take the opportunity to re-instate the classic blue passport when the British passport contract comes up for renewal in 2019.
A blue British passport
A new version of the old blue British passport would be introduced
Brexit to me marked with a new bank holiday
Ukip has called for June 23 to become an "Independence Day" bank holiday:
We will declare 23rd June Independence Day, and make it a bank holiday.
Sunlight shines through a Union flag
Britain's break with Europe would be celebrated with an annual bank holiday
Scrap tuition fees for science subjects
Ukip have pledged to scrap tuition fees for science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine students:
Despite our national doctor shortage, nearly 800 straight "A" students are turned away from medical school every year.
UKIP will lift the cap on medical school training places from 7,500 to 10,000 and make sure no British suitable "A"-grade student fails to get a place.
Provided medical students commit to working within the NHS for at least 10 out of the 15 years after they qualify, we will cover the cost of all their tuition fees.
Scrap tuition fees for science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine students.
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