How do we strengthen families and community life?

Our aspirations for the country are about more than faster growth. We must pay attention to what matters in our everyday lives - caring for elderly relatives, raising children, sustaining local communities that make us proud of where we live, and tackling the scourge of mental illness. Society thrives where there are strong values of belonging and respect, right and wrong.
 
Families need help to deal with the pressures of working and living. Strong families are the bedrock of a strong society. We should support families, not shirk our obligations to parents and children.

While families have clear responsibilities, no family or community should have to go it alone.

As our population ages and more women enter employment, families will face increased pressures to balance working and caring.

Families need help to deal with the pressures of working and living. Strong families are the bedrock of a strong society. We should support families, not shirk our obligations to...

We must help families to make the most of longer and healthier lives. The security of affordable, high-quality, personalised care is fundamental. The welfare state expands freedom of choice and...

On pensions, our aim is a system that provides security and decency for all, which encourages and rewards saving, and is financially sustainable. We are committed to re-linking the state...