Key DUP pledges from scrapping the TV license to stopping Sinn Fein's expenses

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Key DUP pledges from scrapping the TV license to stopping Sinn Fein's expenses
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DUP leader Gavin Robinson launched his party's manifesto in East Belfast this morning

DUP leader Gavin Robinson has set out his party's vision with the launch of the DUP manifesto ahead of the UK General Election on 4 July. The 46-page document contains a long list of policies spread over ten key themes.

In a section focused on strengthening trust in politics, the DUP set out how they remain committed to urging both the Government and Commons authorities to end what they describe as the "obscenity" of Sinn Féin’s MPs receiving expenses and allowances despite not sitting in the Commons. Health When it comes to health, the DUP have committed to reducing the number of people smoking and vaping by exploring raising the age of sale of such products to 21 .

Other pledges aimed at easing the burden on families include supporting the removal of the two child limit on Universal Credit and increasing the tax-free childcare limit from 20 per cent to 35 per cent.

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