What does a Conservative win mean for the big issues?

The Conservative manifesto in this election was notably vague, promising many reviews and discussions rather than solid policies. Instead the party focused on “getting Brexit done” – a prospect which now looks more likely following their victory, and the election of pro-Brexit MPs across the country.

On climate change, the party faced criticism for its failure to participate in dedicated debates and for its lack of ambition. Their manifesto reaffirms a commitment to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050, a deadline campaigners say is too late to curb the crisis. An assessment by Friends of the Earth ranked their manifesto the lowest of all major parties for tackling the climate emergency.

The campaign also saw the Conservatives under attack on the NHS, with Labour warning of the potential for Johnson to privatise parts of the service in post-Brexit trade deals with President Donald Trump. The Conservatives have denied planning to privatise the NHS and have pledged further investment in the service, but came in for criticism on their plans for “50,000 new nurses” when the figure was found to include the retention of existing nurses.

All in all, we find ourselves again in uncharted territory, with Johnson securing the biggest Conservative majority many of us have seen in our lifetimes. Only time will tell what he chooses to do with it.

General election 2019: what the Conservatives’ win means for women across the UK