Lib Dems plan to return Britain to the EU

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

63% : Rejoining the Single Market would be one of four steps towards the 'longer-term objective' of EU membership (stock photo)At the core of the pitch to voters was a package of health and care pledges - with a plan to recruit or retain 8,000 extra GPs to give a right to be seen by a doctor within seven days.
55% : The Liberal Democrat leader committed to rejoining the single market, which would result in the return of free movement, as one of four steps towards the 'longer-term objective' of EU membership.
51% : The party would also reform the gender recognition process to remove the requirement for medical reports, recognise non-binary identities in law, and remove the spousal veto - which requires married applicants to get the consent of their spouse.
51% : Overall, the party plans to hike taxes by almost £27 billion to fund major investments in health, social care and public services.
45% : It includes reforms to capital gains tax (CGT) - paid on profits from selling an asset - which would raise £5 billion by 2028/29.
41% : The party would bring in new rates for CGT, akin to income tax bands, and increase the tax-free allowance.

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