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Christmas conversations 2023
Christmas conversations 2023
We may try to keep away from politics at the dinner table on Christmas Day, but let us face it, it does not always happen! We have put together a guide to Christmas conversations that may come up, so you have the answers.
"Elderly people often struggle with loneliness, what can we do to help?"
Our view
We urgently need to tackle loneliness; it is heartbreaking to think people spend Christmas Day alone. It is also a wider issue which harms the mental health of elderly people.
This is also an issue we can easily start to solve. One option is intergenerational care, where the young and elderly are looked after together rather than in nurseries and care homes. This is something we support as it gives the elderly companionship and younger people the chance to learn from others. It is also possible to bring people together in old age with local schemes such as meet and eat, which are especially useful around this time of year.
"Elderly people often struggle with loneliness, what can we do to help?"
Our view
We urgently need to tackle loneliness; it is heartbreaking to think people spend Christmas Day alone. It is also a wider issue which harms the mental health of elderly people.
This is also an issue we can easily start to solve. One option is intergenerational care, where the young and elderly are looked after together rather than in nurseries and care homes. This is something we support as it gives the elderly companionship and younger people the chance to learn from others. It is also possible to bring people together in old age with local schemes such as meet and eat, which are especially useful around this time of year.
"Cannot we just drill for more oil and gas to bring down energy prices?"
Our view
Oil and Gas may seem like easy solutions to the energy crisis, but they are not. After all, oil and gas will eventually run out, and when they do, we will be back in the same situation again. We will then repeat the rising prices at the petrol pump and in the shops. It will also contribute to climate change and damage the environment even further.
It is time we invested in solar panels, wind turbines, and hydropower. That will give us a renewable and cleaner source of energy than we have today.
"Cannot we just drill for more oil and gas to bring down energy prices?"
Our view
Oil and Gas may seem like easy solutions to the energy crisis, but they are not. After all, oil and gas will eventually run out, and when they do, we will be back in the same situation again. We will then repeat the rising prices at the petrol pump and in the shops. It will also contribute to climate change and damage the environment even further.
It is time we invested in solar panels, wind turbines, and hydropower. That will give us a renewable and cleaner source of energy than we have today.
"Can we find common ground with family members even if we disagree politically?"
Our view
We work with people from across the political spectrum and within different political parties. From that, we know it is often possible to find common ground and to work together on the largest challenges facing the UK. It is not always possible, but sometimes it is worth looking at what we can work together on rather than what divides us.
"Can we find common ground with family members even if we disagree politically?"
Our view
We work with people from across the political spectrum and within different political parties. From that, we know it is often possible to find common ground and to work together on the largest challenges facing the UK. It is not always possible, but sometimes it is worth looking at what we can work together on rather than what divides us.
"The NHS is under real pressure this winter, What can we do to help?"
Our view
The NHS is under strain with the impact of the pandemic causing a large backlog and winter placing the NHS under even greater pressure..
As a result, we have put together a wide range of policies to fix the issues. This includes moving towards preventing illness as a key priority, looking at what middle management positions can be removed, increased social care funding to reduce bed blocking, increased funding for mental health, and a cash injection into the NHS.
"The NHS is under real pressure this winter, What can we do to help?"
Our view
The NHS is under strain with the impact of the pandemic causing a large backlog and winter placing the NHS under even greater pressure.
As a result, we have put together a wide range of policies to fix the issues. This includes moving towards preventing illness as a key priority, looking at what middle management positions can be removed, increased social care funding to reduce bed blocking, increased funding for mental health, and a cash injection into the NHS.
"Families are struggling this Christmas, How can we help them?"
Our view
People are struggling to get by and to pay the bills. In part, this has been created by the energy crisis, which has driven up prices. Whilst you can see our plan to move to renewables above, it is also important that the government works to support those who are struggling and grow the economy.
This is why we support policies such as a Guaranteed Minimum Income to protect the lowest paid and those out of work during this crisis. It gives people in those two categories enough money to live on without the bureaucracy seen with Universal Credit. It is also important to grow the economy by simplifying taxes and regulations, along with supporting small businesses with extra advice.