100 word manifestos - Wolverhampton

The * next to a name means they're either the incumbent MP or the candidate trying to hold the seat because the incumbent is standing down.

If you are a candidate whose short manifesto is missing from this page, please get in touch.

Email political editor Daniel Wainwright at daniel.wainwright@expressandstar.co.uk

Wolverhampton North East

Becky Cooper (Green)

I'm 40 and a teacher in a Pupil Referral Unit. I see on a daily basis how cuts to benefits and services are affecting the most vulnerable.

The Green Party wants to tackle inequality and for employers to pay workers a living wage. People in work should not have to claim benefits.

I want to see zero hour contracts stopped, interest rates on lending capped, an end to fuel poverty and smart rent caps introduced so that houses are used as homes rather than wealth-generators.

We must stop the privatisation of the NHS and tax avoidance.

Star Etheridge (UKIP)

There are two kinds of people in politics. Those who want to be something and those like me, who want to do something. I want to help make a better Britain for us all. Parliament should made up of people representative of the many not the few. I volunteer my time as Disabilities Spokesman to help others. I'm an ordinary, working class girl, raised on a council estate and state educated. I'm trying to get elected to represent you because we need people like us in Westminster. Lend me your vote in May so I can do more for you.

Darren Henry (Con)

My background is military followed by a business career. My style is hands-on and my priority is to listen and engage with people. Many constituents have car parking concerns and they want the Council to optimize brownfield sites to build homes for families whilst protecting community spaces and local shops. A Conservative Government would take us forward with a growing economy; good schools; more jobs; lower taxes; welfare that works; security in retirement. Vote for me to deliver positive change using hard work as a route to prosperity and providing a much needed lift to Wolverhampton North East.

Ian Jenkins (Lib Dem)

I have lived in the constituency for over 30. I have been involved in the glass industry most of my working life and have a business supplying splash backs. I am active in the local community, being Senior Steward at Fordhouses Methodist Church.

My wife and I are foster carers for Barnardos, so we are well aware of the issues facing young people and carers.

I believe that economic growth has to be fair, unlike the past when the rich got richer and the poor got poorer.

We need to grow our economy, and the developments locally, especially at i54 which can really lead our city towards a strong economic future for Wolverhampton people.

Emma Reynolds (Lab)*

It has been a privilege to serve as MP for my hometown since 2010. If I am re-elected, I will continue to stand up for our city, pushing for further investment and jobs and for more apprenticeships for young people. A Labour government will increase the minimum wage, scrap the bedroom tax, ban exploitative zero-hours contracts and transform the economy so it works for people on low and middle incomes. We'll balance the books in a fair way without making damaging cuts to public services and we'll protect the NHS, with extra investment for 20,000 additional nurses and 8,000 GPs.

Wolverhampton South East

Ian Griffiths (Lib Dem)

I am the son of a Bilston steel worker and was educated at Bilston Community College.

I have been a lay visitor for the West Midlands Police authority, a volunteer at the Citizens Advice Bureau and a Neighbourhood Watch coordinator.

As a disabled man I campaign for better access to buildings for the disabled. I also want more help and support for Wolverhampton's carers and better public transport services for the city.

Barry Hodgson (UKIP)

Born and educated in Bilston, I did my apprenticeship with British Steel and worked there until closure in 1979. I still live and work in Wolverhampton.

I stand for: British sovereignty, protecting our borders, free speech, democracy, safeguarding against crime, free, improved NHS for all, restoring strong military defences, promoting British values in our open, inclusive culture, reducing the debts we are leaving to our grandchildren, saving much of the £90 million we give every day to the EU and in Foreign Aid, and spending it on local services. Time for change. I promise common sense and straight talking.

Geeta Kauldhar (Green)

I'm 22, a recent graduate and a current Teaching Assistant with the intention of becoming a secondary school teacher. The Green Party with the fastest growing youth wing in the country –The Young Greens- have many youth orientated policy commitments. From Scrapping Tuition Fees and reintroducing EMA to opposing Academies and Free Schools. A commitment to creating 500,000 socially rented homes by 2020 and introducing a Living wage of £10 an hour. We are also the only party committed to fighting TTIP an illicit trade deal threatening hard fought worker's rights, food safety, environmental legislation and the NHS.

Pat McFadden (Lab)*

If I am re-elected on 7th May I will build on the work experience programme I have organised which has already helped 200 unemployed people into work; work to push forward the Bilston Urban Village project which offers 600 much needed new homes in the next phase; fight for the highest possible standards in local schools to give the young people of Wolverhampton South East the opportunities they need; ensure our city gets the NHS resources it needs and deserves; be open to all in what is a diverse multi-faith constituency.

Suria Photay (Con)

As a local girl, I believe we need a change in Wolverhampton. Rather than complain about the lack of shops, job availability and poor education results, I want to be part of the change and I hope my local community will support me.

I will work hard to ensure we don't have a repeat of previous failures such as the Summer Row development and Royal Hospital site. We have space available for new businesses and I will encourage them to invest in the area and recruit locally to help boost the local economy.

Wolverhampton South West

Brian Booth (Independent)

Born and bred in Wolverhampton. I understand the problems Wolverhampton faces. I have until recently served as a public governor with a NHS hospital foundation trust and I know from experience with the NHS that more investment is needed to maintain and improve vital services not privatisation. Wolverhampton needs more job creation, training, free tuition and fair wages. Wealth is accomplished by policies that encourage the young, that create harmony, dignity and fair play not by cuts that demoralise and fracture society. I can as an independent candidate fight for this without the restraints of party policy.

Andrea Cantrill (Green)

I believe we are all good at something and when our basic needs are met, can discover what that is, think for ourselves and work together to change our local, national and global lives for the better. We need to protect our green spaces, help local communities to support themselves, and listen to people's needs. I want free high quality education, affordable public transport, an end to NHS privatisation, and a fairer society where people can live instead of just surviving each day. We all have the right to healthy food, a roof over our heads and to live without fear.

Dave Everett (UKIP)

As a born and bred Black Country Wulfrunian, I know the business and everyday life of this area and understand the local concerns of the diverse community in Wolverhampton South West.

I want to provide more practical and financial support so that young people can weather the critical early years of their businesses. Having run my own small business for forty years, I know how much hard work can achieve.

I want to see managed immigration to ensure that housing, education and medical services can cope with demand in an orderly way.

And I want to get rid of the unfair bedroom tax.

Rob Marris (Lab)

I was born, raised, educated and live in the constituency. I want to see investment in the future with infrastructure funding for mass house-building on brownfield sites and changes to planning rules so derelict urban land is developed. The desperate housing shortage causes high prices for would-be buyers, ridiculous rents and a massive Housing Benefit bill.

I'll fight for a fair deal in government funding for Wolverhampton Council.

We must retain/attract energetic young people in our city, to keep the talent which currently leaves, encourage business start-ups, quality jobs, affordable housing, good schools and leisure facilities. I want to ensure Wulfrunians have the confidence to invest in their own city.

Paul Uppal (Con)*

It has been a pleasure to work as your MP for the past 5 years. During this time the city has attracted millions of pounds of investment, creating thousands of jobs and apprenticeships across the city. I want to continue to have a positive impact on people living across Wolverhampton, making our communities a better place to live and work. Having secured £13.5 million for Wolverhampton's new station, I want to bring in even more investment for the city over the next five years, and if re-elected, I shall continue to champion Wolverhampton as a place to live and do business.

Neale Upstone (Lib Dem)

I'm an engineer and live with my partner and 5 year old daughter. I have been involved in politics since starting a residents group in 2003.

I have started and run several businesses and am an active campaigner on economic and transport issues.

Good government should be ambitious about tackling challenges and should have a vision not just for next year, but for the next 20 years.

I am not a career politician. I am a passionate campaigner for a fairer economy and believe every child should have a fair start in life.