The Beach Party Manifesto

The Beach Party was launched in the summer of 2006 when a homeless artist decided to make a sand sculpture on the Thames in London. Now our aim is sparking an international movement that could influence Governments throughout the world to protect the future life on our planet. Our goals are simple.

We want Democracy.

You can be forgiven for thinking that we live in a DEMOCRACY here in the UK, but we seem to operate in something more akin to a PLUTOCRACY. Actual democracy would give the majority of people the power to make life better for them selves. Yet the majority are suffering in this cost of living crisis and arbitrary boundaries have been put in place to prevent working class people attaining any significant positions of power.

We want to run in every General Election with The Beach Party. If we lived in a democracy we would be granted this freedom. Sadly we cant beacuse we don’t have enough money to pay the fees required to enter the election race. If an independent political party wants to win a majority in a UK parliament they'd have to pay the electoral commission £325,000 just to enter the race.

We want Proportional representation.

This would be more democratic and fair than other systems, such as the first-past-the-post system used in the UK, because it more accurately reflects the will of the voters.

Under a proportional representation system, parties with a small percentage of the vote are more likely to be represented in the legislative body, which can lead to a more diverse and representative government. This can be particularly important for smaller parties or those representing minority groups, who may be underrepresented or excluded under a first-past-the-post system.

Proportional representation would lead to a more stable and collaborative governments, as parties are more likely to form coalitions rather than winning outright majorities. This can encourage compromise and consensus-building, which can lead to more effective decision-making. It would also lead to higher voter turnout and a stronger connection between voters and their representatives, as voters feel that their votes have a greater impact and that their representatives are more accountable to them.

The Government MUST stop telling lies to get elected.

Our government should be accountable for the things they say and promise to the people, like any other corporate entity or businesses. False advertising is illegal in the corporate world, which can lead to court action and fines; but it’s currently legal to lie if you are powerful in politics. We want to make it illegal for our politicians to publicly promise things in their manifesto that they know they have no intention of implementing.

Although until this is written into law, The Beach Party will promise all UK citizens will each be given a magic pair of underpantsa through the NHS if we get elected.

We believe in a society that values and supports all people without prejudice of their income. We recognise that poorer income groups have been disproportionately affected by economic inequality and systemic injustices. We will work to create policies that promote economic justice, fair wages, and equal opportunities for all. This includes initiatives such as a living wage, universal healthcare, and free education.

We are committed to transparency and honesty in all of our actions and decisions. We believe that the public has a right to know how their representatives are operating and what decisions are being made on their behalf. We will reject any donations over £50 to ensure that our party is never beholden to any special interests. This will allow us to remain independent and focused on representing the needs of the people.

We believe in the power of the internet to connect people and facilitate communication, but we also recognise that it can be a tool for corporate and government control. We will fight for internet freedom and the right to privacy for all individuals. This includes advocating for net neutrality, protecting user data from being sold or used without consent, and opposing censorship.

We support a mixed economy that combines elements of socialism, anarchism, and capitalism. We believe that everyone should have access to basic necessities such as healthcare, education, and housing, and that these should be provided by the government as a public service. At the same time, we recognise the value of competition and innovation, and believe that businesses should be able to operate and profit within certain limits.

We will work to create a more equitable and sustainable society through policies that prioritise social and environmental justice. This includes investing in renewable energy, protecting natural resources, and promoting diversity and inclusion. We believe that it is our responsibility to leave a better world for future generations, and will work to address issues.

The government should also regulate energy prices to ensure they remain affordable for consumers. This would involve setting price caps and requiring energy companies to justify any price increases o ensure that they remain affordable for consumers. Finally, the government will make steps towards nationalising the energy industry and creating a state-owned energy company, which would operate on a not-for-profit basis and provide affordable energy to the public without siphoning off profits to pay rich shareholders.

What are our main goals?

We want free Education and Healthcare.

Healthcare is a fundamental right.

The National Health Service (NHS) in the United Kingdom is a publicly funded healthcare system that provides free healthcare to all UK residents. While there has been some privatisation of certain services within the NHS, such as the outsourcing of certain administrative functions and the use of private sector companies to provide some healthcare services, the NHS remains primarily a publicly funded and publicly provided healthcare system.

There has been some controversy in recent years about the extent to which privatisation has taken place within the NHS and about the potential consequences of further privatisation. Some people have expressed concerns this could lead to a decline in the quality of care provided and that it could create a two-tier system where some people are able to afford better healthcare than others.

We are committed to maintaining the principles of the NHS, including that it is funded from general taxation and provides healthcare to all UK residents on the basis of need, rather than the ability to pay.

We also think Education is a fundamental right.

Regardless of how much money is in their families bank account. It should be the responsibility of the government to ensure quality education and health services are available to ALL its citizens that require them, and they should be for free at the point of use. We will abolish the current two tier education system we have in the uk

We will scrap university tuition fees and offer higher education to people of all incomes for free. Students who attend lower quality schools may have fewer opportunities and may be less likely to succeed academically, potentially leading to a cycle of disadvantage that is difficult to break.

Scrapping the two-tier education system would promote social mobility and give all students an equal chance to succeed. A more inclusive education system that provides all students with access to high-quality resources and opportunities could help to level the playing field and allow students to achieve their full potential, regardless of their socio-economic background.

There are also arguments that a more unified education system could be more efficient and cost-effective, as it would eliminate the need for separate systems and resources for different tiers of education. This could potentially free up resources that could be used to improve the overall quality of education for all students.

Spend more on Science and research.

We would like the UK to invest an extra £20bn in Science R&D funding. We aim to make Britain the best place in the world for science and engineering.

We see it as a investment in our future, while pushing for the betterment of humanity and the pursuit of knowledge. Curiosity driven research is the most valuable of human pursuits, and there is hardly any example of modern innovation which is not indebted to basic scientific thought.

Alexander Fleming said, “When I woke up just after dawn on September 28, 1928, I certainly didn’t plan to revolutionise all medicine by discovering the world’s first antibiotic. But I guess that’s exactly what I did.” And this would not have happened without Scientific Investment.

You may be aware of the importance of Alexander Fleming’s discoveries from Science class at school, but did you know around 25% of the world’s top 100 prescription medicines were discovered and developed in the UK?

According to data from the Office for National Statistics, the UK spent approximately 2.4% of its GDP on research and development (R&D) in 2020. However, the UK still lags behind some other countries in terms of R&D spending as a percentage of GDP. For example, South Korea currently spend around 4.25% and in Korea, with their commitment to research and development in a few decades, they are starting to leave the UK behind.

Or if we look at CERN, which is the European Organisation for Nuclear Research, where they operates the largest Particle Physics laboratory ever built, we see a phenomenal contribution to the global economy thanks to huge investment in Scientific Research. Tim Berners-Lee, is a British scientist who invented the World Wide Web (WWW) in 1989, while working at CERN. He said a place like CERN, where enthusiastic experts congregate from all over the world, creates a unique, innovative atmosphere in which the boundaries of technology are pushed as a matter of course. CERN’s existence was critical to the start of the web. What has the invention of the internet contributed to the global economy? How many trillions? If we compare the profit to the initial cost it seems crazy that we don’t invest more right now.

If we increase the budget for Science and Engineering R&D, then not even the sky is the limit to where this may eventually take us.

How can we afford this?

Let's imagine the profits from Big Tech or Big Pharma were used to help ordinary people.

Nationalizing technology and pharmaceutical industries, while removing copyright and patent laws for the companies that continue to operate in the private sector would have significant impact on the way these industries operate. Here are some benefits for society, including:

• Increased revenue for the government
• More access to medical research globally
• Greater control over production and distribution
• Changes in the balance of power between large and small companies
• Increased regulation and oversight

After the pandemic big Pharma made record profits. Hundreds of billions of pounds, which gave the the Pharmaceutical industry more money and power to lobby governments, which some claim is used to unfairly influence policy in pursuit of financial gain as apposed to increasing public health.

In many cases, it was tax payers money that funded the research into new drugs, which are then sold to governments and the private companies keep all the profit. It’s crazy we let them do this. If research can be funded by tax payers money, we strongly believe the profit should go back into society.

Allowing powerful and rich corporation a legal right to buy patents to control any future developments into life saving drugs, or game changing technologies is useful if you believe the rich should get richer, while the poor get poorer. But we don’t.

Patients and copy rights on drugs and technology stifle innovation. And in many cases new developments are funded by tax payers research, but even it wasn’t, we think its time we allow the free flow of information to benefit society instead of the rich corporate elites.

Nationalization would allow the government to implement more stringent regulations and oversight in the use of AI, without it primary purpose being to extract profit from its users. It could be used for the betterment of humanity.

Now lets spend Less money on war.

When are we going to admit that killing forign people for profit is bad?

In 2021/22, the United Kingdom spent almost £50 billion on war. This current proxy war with Russia in the Ukraine might be massively profitable for some pro war corporations, but the real threat of escalation towards nuclear war and the human suffering currently taking place is abhorrent.

We have started many illegal wars in our lifetime, for corporate profit, committing many war crimes against many nations, and yet the only people who have been held accountable, are the journalists that reveal these actions. We will release all journalists currently held in UK prisons awaiting extradition for the crime of reporting the news, even if the news is that western governments are committing war crimes.

Proxy wars are conflicts in which two or more powers use third parties as surrogates to fight on their behalf. These types of wars can have significant negative impacts on the countries where they take place and can also have wider ramifications for international relations.

It is generally in the best interests of all parties involved to seek peaceful resolutions to conflicts rather than supporting proxy wars. We know that NATO has played a role in inciting the current conflict with Russia and that financial institutions and individuals who profit from war may have undue influence on foreign policy, through corrupt systems of legal bribery and lobbying within government.

Our government will work to increase transparency and accountability in the decision-making processes around the use of force, including by establishing clear rules and procedures for the use of military force and who profits from these actions. Making information about military operations more readily available to the public.

We believe any whistle blowing agents fighting corruption should be rewarded and not punished by the state.

Free Julian Assange!

We should legalise Drugs.

A commitment to harm reduction as the primary goal of drug policy. This could involve investing in education and prevention programs to help people understand the risks associated with drug use and make informed decisions about their own health.

The repeal of current laws that criminalise drug possession and use, and the establishment of a regulated market for drugs. This could involve setting up a system for the production, distribution, and sale of drugs that is similar to the current system for alcohol and tobacco.

The implementation of measures to ensure the quality and safety of drugs, including testing and labelling requirements. This could involve establishing standards for purity and strength, as well as warning labels for potential risks and interactions.

The provision of support and resources for people who struggle with drug addiction, including access to treatment and recovery programs. This could involve investing in mental health and addiction services, as well as providing support for harm reduction efforts such as needle exchange programs.

The creation of a system for collecting data and monitoring the impact of drug legalisation, with the goal of informing future policy decisions and addressing any negative consequences that may arise.

A commitment to working with international partners and organisations to address the global drug trade and its impact on public health and safety. This could involve cooperation on issues such as drug interdiction and alternative development programs in source countries.

What else would benefit ordinary people in the UK?

How about we end homelessnesse?

It's simple when you have to realise there are more empty properties then there are homeless people, so it seems like an easy solution, and the knock on effects would be very benificial in a lots of ways.

We would introduce a tax on empty properties, that will incentivise property owners to find tenants, and reduce demand for privately rented accommodation, leading to lower rents and the reduction of foreign dirty money in the UK property market. This policy could also help to reduce the amount of government spending on housing benefits and make housing more affordable for low-income individuals, although it may face resistance from some wealthy property owners, and politicians with financial interests in the housing market. These people don't care about the poorest in our society so why should we care about them?

Roughly one in every 200 people in the UK is homeless. The UK is experiencing a growing housing crisis, with 320,000 people in the UK who are officially homeless and millions of people at risk of losing their homes due to rising rents, mortgages, a shortage of social housing and low wages that don’t match inflation.

The government currently spends £20bn per year on housing benefits, a figure that is set to triple by 2050 unless something changes.

Lets decentralise power in the UK.

A commitment to devolving power and decision-making authority to regional and local levels of government. This could involve transferring responsibility for certain policy areas, such as education or transportation, from the national government to regional or local authorities.

The establishment of a system for enabling greater citizen participation in decision-making at the local level. This could involve the use of mechanisms such as referenda, citizen assemblies, or participatory budgeting to allow people to have a direct say in the policies that affect their communities.

The creation of a more diverse and decentralised media ecosystem, with the goal of providing a greater range of voices and viewpoints. This could involve supporting alternative media outlets and promoting media literacy, as well as reforming laws and regulations related to media ownership and access.

The promotion of decentralisation in other sectors, such as energy and agriculture, through initiatives such as community-owned renewable energy projects and support for small-scale farming and food production.

A commitment to decentralising and diversifying the economy, with a focus on supporting small businesses and entrepreneurial activity in local communities. This could involve initiatives such as grants, loans, and other forms of support for small businesses, as well as regulatory reforms to make it easier for people to start and operate their own enterprises.

The development of policies and programs to support the growth and revitalisation of rural and small town communities, which may have been neglected or left behind in recent decades. This could involve initiatives such as infrastructure investments, workforce development programs, and support for local economic development.

It's important to protect the climate.

We believe that ordinary people, rather than wealthy politicians who may be more likely to represent the interests of other millionaires and prioritise personal profit over the long-term health of the planet, should have a greater influence in regulating businesses and shaping climate policy.

The current makeup of Parliament is disproportionately skewed towards millionaires, and we believe that this results in a lack of diverse perspectives and a failure to truly represent the interests of the broader population. By contrast, a Citizens Assembly would be composed of ordinary people selected through a random and representative sampling process. This would ensure that the voices and perspectives of a wide range of people are heard and considered when making decisions about climate policy.

We believe that a Citizens Assembly would be more democratic and more effective at addressing the climate crisis than the current system, which is dominated by wealthy politicians who may be more interested in advancing their own interests than those of the public. It is time for a democracy that is fit for purpose, and we believe that a Citizens Assembly is an important step towards achieving that goal.

It's time the unelected elites step down

The defination of a dictator very closly resembles that of a king, or our beloved royal family, who came to their current position of power using murder, and pillage, over multipule generations, to accumilate ungodly amounts of wealth. I mean it seems a little antiquated these days.

Perhaps it should be common sense that nobody should be allowed to rape underage girls with impunity, or use tax payers money to pay off their victims. And if your family is given hundreds of millions of tax payers money every year, while holding a privte fortune big enough to end global poverty, irrespective of the objective truth and what is ethically or morrially right, this money and power shouldn't grant you the right to act like selfish, entitled twonks.

And while we are on this sublect, maybe if you murder your neighbours and steal their expensive shiny stones, to put in your stupid looking metal bling hat, you will get more then a smacked bottom. We all know who you stole them from. Give them back to India, and say your sorry right now. Someone is going to get abolished soon and sent to bed without any roasted swan for dinner with behaviour like this.

We would also like access to time travel.

Even though it doesn't particularly matter when we get this one, and according to Albert Einstein, time... is an illusion. Although, Dr Who isnt real, yet we still want him to save the world from time to time.

In Conclusion...

You may agree with some of these points, all of them, or non of them. What ever you think, we should agree its nice living in a society where were can have an intelligent dissusion and debate around these topics. If any of our aims resonate with you, please feel free to help us spread the word and share them with your friends and followers.

Have a wonderful 2023 and thank you all for supporting #TheBeachParty.