Key issues such as the NHS, the economy and immigration have dominated this election campaign. They are well covered in all the parties’ manifestos, but some other topics only get a few words, or none at all. The BBC’s Your Voice, Your Vote project was an invitation to tell us what matters to you.
Big subjects such as climate change and housing dominated your responses. The parties too have covered those big issues at length, and have responded to the questions asked by voters.
But there are other points you raised, albeit in smaller numbers, that barely get a mention in the manifestos. Here is a selection of themYour Voice, Your Vote is not a scientific project, but it does allow you to have your say.
These topics are far from the most common in your responses, but carry great strength of feeling.
Diane from Worcestershire says litter and fly-tipping are at “epidemic levels” while Christine, 33, from Surrey is shocked by “the sheer amount of rubbish everywhere”. Martin, 42, from Perthshire asks: “What are the parties going to do to enforce the law and what new initiatives will be taken to improve this worrying situation? It appears no parties are interested.
Source: BBC
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