I want to fix the date of election so that it is on the same date every four years. I do not feel that it is in the interest of democracy for the controlling party to choose when it stands, it gives unfair advantage and I believe promotes short-term policy and views within government.

This would exclude anyone that has a genuine reason for not having worked. But why should someone who has been welfare dependant be as well off as someone who has worked their entire life and made NI and TAX contributions? We demand something extra for those that have paid into the kitty. Anyone who has not contributed should be on the bare minimum. free TV licenses should be reserved for those that have contributed.

Following the recent unfortunate arrest and release of the Pakistani students suspected of plotting attacks in the UK I feel an oath of allegiance, or at least, non-aggression, towards the UK would be appropriate, to be sworn on the Koran. These are bright people and the UK needs them – they have anyway an underlying love for the UK. When I was naturalised in 1976 I had to swear the oath on the Bible, which did not feel binding, particularly as I discovered later it was so heavily corrupted by Paul, and I was not even militant, or a product of Islamic education. I can guarantee this would be taken seriously, if done properly, even by the most cynical of jihadis.

Change the anthem of Britain, not just the lyrics, the whole song. Change it to something more involved with our country like the mentioning of the party in power. Such as, “Our United Kingdom has grown into a beautiful (party name) rose.” To make it bring a tear to your eye. A tune something like the International and our current anthem put together.

We need to encourage UK manufacturers and the best way to do this is to give them a competitive advantage through making all UK produced goods exempt from VAT while increasing the VAT on all imported goods. This would have the benefits of encouraging UK manufacturing and reducing the price to the high street consumer, while keeping the VAT revenue stream for the government. It should be done as part of a “Buy British” drive.