Scrap the smoking ban generational policy
Health
Some Conservative MPs have called for reconsideration of the rolling smoking age ban introduced under the previous Conservative government and continued by Labour.
The party has not formally pursued reversing this policy since leaving government; it continues to progress through Parliament under Labour.
Target: Policy reviewed
Oppose the Employment Rights Bill
Employment
Campaign against the government's Employment Rights Bill, arguing day-one rights and zero-hours contract bans will harm small businesses and reduce flexibility.
Amendments tabled in the Lords with some business-friendly concessions secured, but the bill has continued to progress through Parliament largely intact.
Target: Bill blocked or amended
Oppose Great British Energy funding
Energy
Argue against continued taxpayer investment in Great British Energy, calling it poor value for money compared with private investment.
Vocal opposition maintained in Parliament and media, but as the governing party controls the budget, the Conservatives have no power to alter funding directly.
Target: Funding reduced or scrapped
Oppose Renters Rights Bill provisions
Housing
Raise concerns over landlord impact from the abolition of Section 21 evictions and other tenant protections in the Renters Rights Bill.
Some technical amendments raised in committee stages, but the core bill has continued through Parliament largely as introduced by the government.
Target: Amendments secured
Reduce net migration
Immigration
Continue calling for lower net migration figures and stricter visa controls, building on previous government policy.
Net migration has fallen from 2023 peak levels under continued visa rule changes, though the Conservatives argue further restriction is needed and credit is contested between parties.
Target: Net migration reduced
Call for stricter Channel crossing enforcement
Immigration
Push for tougher measures on small boat crossings, including renewed calls for a deterrent-based removal policy.
Continued pressure in Parliament and media on the government's approach; Channel crossing numbers remain a contested political battleground with no clear resolution.
Target: Crossings reduced
Push for lower income tax
Tax
Advocate for cuts to income tax rates or thresholds as part of a lower-tax economic platform, contrasting with Labour's fiscal approach.
Position stated in opposition but full tax policy platform for the next manifesto has not yet been finalised under new leadership.
Target: Tax cut commitment
Reverse Labour's National Insurance rise on employers
Tax
Commit to reversing the increase in employer National Insurance contributions introduced after the 2024 election, arguing it harms growth and jobs.
Position confirmed in opposition messaging, but as an opposition party the Conservatives cannot implement this without winning power. No legislative vehicle currently exists.
Target: NI rise reversed