Allan Macmillan is running as a Social Democratic Party candidate for the North Ayrshire And Arran in the upcoming 2024 United Kingdom General Election.
Competing against 7 other candidate(s), Allan Macmillan aims to bring their extensive experience to the role as a candidate for Member Of Parliament in the Government Of The United Kingdom.
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) is a UK-based political party that combines patriotic sentiment with economically left-leaning policies and a culturally traditional outlook. Its heritage traces back to the 1981 "Limehouse Declaration" by disenchanted Labour Party members.
Re-nationalization: The SDP plans to re-nationalize railways, re-establishing British Railways to oversee rail services. Additionally, they aim to nationalize power supply and distribution under a new entity called British Energy, which will also manage the UK’s energy strategy and infrastructure projects.
Proposing a significant reduction in net migration to 50,000 per year, the party advocates for a generational pause on mass immigration to aid integration and social cohesion. They plan to exit the 1951 UN refugee convention and the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) to regain full UK border control.
The SDP intends to create the BHC to manage and fund the construction of 100,000 social homes annually. This includes establishing County Housing Corporations (CHCs) for local implementation, introducing skills colleges for construction, and applying strict regulations on private housing developers.
The SDP emphasizes the protection and support of traditional family structures through various policies, including tax benefits for families, priority in social housing, and enhanced support services for single parents and veterans.
The party seeks to bolster the police force and criminal justice system, doubling sentences for repeat offenses and violent crimes, and ensuring rapid legal proceedings.
The SDP focuses on protecting British interests, maintaining strong defense capabilities including an independent nuclear deterrent, and engaging constructively on the international stage without unnecessary military interventions.
Advocating for a balanced approach where the private and public sectors are seen as complementary, the SDP supports strategic public ownership in key areas like transportation and utilities to ensure economic efficiency and public welfare.
Plans include training more UK citizens for NHS roles, establishing a National Care Service, and ensuring efficient and equitable health and social care across the UK.
The SDP promotes both academic and vocational education, aiming to create a balanced curriculum that supports all types of learners and meets the country’s needs for skilled workers.
The party is committed to preserving and promoting British cultural heritage and values through education, media, and public policies. The Social Democratic Party positions itself as a guardian of traditional British values while advocating for economic policies that emphasize fairness, social cohesion, and public ownership of essential services.
Their policies reflect a blend of patriotism with a pragmatic approach to social and economic issues, aiming to address the needs of the modern UK while preserving its historical identity.