Election 2010 - Regional battles
In this, the second part of our Election 2010 Special, we take a look at the regional parties' manifesto to see what they have planned for the UK motorist. Check out our comprehensive guide:
WALES
Plaid Cymru
- Oppose motorway through the Gwent levels but support upgrade of key north-south road links in Wales
SCOTLAND
SNP
- Regulate fuel prices, so that if oil prices go up, fuel duty is frozen and any increased VAT revenue is recycled into an equivalent cut in fuel duty
- Emphasise party's commitment to improving Scottish roads, as demonstrated by SNP government's investment in the M74, the M80, M8 and A9, and the replacement Forth Crossing
SSP
- Free travel for all on Scottish public transport
NORTHERN IRELAND
Alliance
- Increase the funding directed to public transport
DUP
- Support more investment in Northern Ireland's roads and railway network
- Reform planning process to streamline infrastructure projects
Green Party
- Shift investment from private transport to public transport
- Introduce ticketing system that will allow passengers to use one ticket for multiple modes of transport
SDLP
- Increase investment in public transport and road improvements
- Promote cross-border cooperation with the Republic of Ireland on transport projects
Sinn Fein
- Highlight record of Sinn Fein Regional Development Minister in increasing passenger journeys through continued investment in public transport
- Focus on identifying the needs of users and on service performance in public transport
TUV
- Reject plan to build a system of roads to link Northern Ireland with 'the economically ravaged' Republic of Ireland
- Give a single 'super-council' at Stormont control of roads policy
UCU
- Improve Northern Irelands roads and consider extending rail network into western Northern Ireland
- Support development of a rapid transport system in Belfast
ENGLAND
English Democrats
- Provide resources to create an integrated transport infrastructure
- Expand local involvement in transport planning
- Introduce a toll for all foreign vehicles