Silverstone is the traditional home of British motor racing. Last week it hosted the Conservative Party, who are trying to overtake Labour in the election race.

The Tories were launching their 2024 manifesto, a document listing what they intend to do, in terms of new policies, if they win the election.

In the headlines. A total of £17 billion in tax cuts, including a 2p cut to National Insurance.

Economy. Cuts to the civil service, reforms to welfare, a clampdown on tax avoidance, and a promise to build 1.6 million new homes.

Education. A ban on mobile phone use at school.

Immigration. Asylum seekers will be sent to Rwanda.

Society. A new National Service scheme.

Many said that this was a cautiousCarefully avoiding problems or danger. manifesto aimed at the minority of voters who have not made up their minds yet.

The Conservatives argued that while they will cut taxes, Labour will increase them. In fact, neither party has seemingly been honest with the public about how they will pay for their promises.

Unless the Conservatives win the election, none of these policies matter. But the Tories are trailing Labour by 20% in most polls. In the race for No.10, the gap is getting bigger.  

Do you agree?

Yes! The Conservatives are not making impossible promises to win back voters. Their manifesto contains sensible offers that will keep the economy on track.

No! Even though they have promised to cut taxes and build more homes, it is hard to believe the Conservatives after 14 years in power.

Cautious - Carefully avoiding problems or danger.