That a successful and healthy society removes barriers to the rise of hard-working individuals and offers everyone the opportunity to develop skills and fulfil their potential. It rejects self-selecting elites, supports social mobility, embraces cultural diversity and welcomes the contribution of immigrants. It recognises that human dignity is a fundamental right from birth to death and ensures a high standard of minimum provision in education and health, while also facilitating additional personal or collective provision.

Rights and responsibilities

That the rights and responsibilities of the individual are central. Every individual has rights which include, but are not limited to, freedom of expression, religious belief, affordable, timely access to justice, privacy, and a vote that counts. In exchange, every individual has responsibilities which include, but are not limited to, respecting others’ opinions, paying tax proportionate to one’s means, contributing to the community, doing no deliberate harm, respecting the law and giving people a second chance when they fail.

Economic principles

That the profit motive is the best mechanism of encouraging wealth creation, but free markets need straightforward regulation which dilutes excessive market power, empowers consumers, protects employees, promotes entrepreneurship, engenders social responsibility, encourages a simple progressive tax system and preserves the environment.

Duty of Government

That the first duty of Government is to protect the basic dignity and well-being of its citizens, whether that be from or during war, disease, poverty or other threat to human life. Government should only intervene in matters that are essential to the safety and prosperity of society and should always take into account conflicting needs and interests. Responsible Government spending and borrowing should not impede growth or create too high a burden of taxation.