Essential Guide
A guide to a digital government: General election 2015
In this guide find out all the coverage from the general election 2015, including details of manifestos from Labour, Conservatives, Liberal Democrats and SNP.
Introduction
The general election 2015 has been full of nods towards a stronger digital economy, which each of the main parties’ manifestos highlighting how they plan to be a digital government.
In this guide find out all the coverage from the general election 2015, including details of manifestos from Labour, Conservatives, Liberal Democrats and SNP.
1Promises for a digital economy-
General election 2015 promises
General election 2015: The state of broadband and the future of policy
With the 2015 election less than a month away, broadband stakeholders set out their manifesto and hopes for broadband policy Continue Reading
Which election manifesto deserves to win the digital vote?
The three main national political parties competing for the 2015 general election have released their manifestos - but which is the most digital? Continue Reading
Promises, promises and the 2015 election
With the general election looming Adam Bernstein looks at what the three main parties are promising for businesses should they get elected Continue Reading
General election 2015: Major parties focus on tech agenda
With advancements around data protection and state surveillance of internet traffic, the UK is heading into its first tech-aware general election Continue Reading
Budget 2015: First look at the policies for technology
The Chancellor, George Osborne, has delivered his final Budget before the 2015 general election – and has included a range of measures to help support the growth of technology and digital government across the UK. Continue Reading
Labour sets out digital government priorities in election campaign
The Labour Party has set out its digital government priorities, criticising the coalition for failing to meets targets for 'digital by default' services Continue Reading
Labour unveils Digital Government Review for input to 2015 election policy
Labour has published a review into digital government which makes recommendations for shaping the future of policy-making Continue Reading
Liberal Democrats pledge £250m to help fund NHS digital reform
The Liberal Democrats has promised to create a £250m technology fund to finance a digital transformation of the NHS Continue Reading
DCMS gets new boss in cabinet shuffle
John Whittingdale replaces Sajid Javid as culture secretary at DCMS as David Cameron puts together the first majority Tory cabinet in almost 20 years. Continue Reading
2Read the digital manifestos-
General election 2015 manifestos
SNP calls for broadband service obligation in 2015 general election manifesto
The Scottish National Party (SNP) has called for a universal service obligation to cover provision of broadband across the UK, in its 2015 general election manifesto. Continue Reading
Conservatives' election manifesto aims to build on digital progress
The Conservative Party's manifesto for the 2015 general election promises to continue key technology policies, including 'digital by default' services Continue Reading
Labour election manifesto highlights technology and digital skills
The Labour Party's 2015 election manifesto puts technology at the heart of policies for growth, education and public sector reform Continue Reading
2015 general election manifestos need IT in their DNA
All the major political parties must put IT at the core of their manifestos, with policies to support IT for individuals, businesses and the government, says an influential think-tank. Continue Reading
Labour lays out Technical Baccalaureate in £50m education manifesto
Labour aims to introduce a Technical Baccalaureate for 16-18 year olds if the party forms the next government. Continue Reading
Liberal Democrats promise to double innovation spend and 99.9% broadband roll-out
The Liberal Democrats’ general election manifesto promises to double innovation spending and roll out high-speed broadband to 99.9% of homes Continue Reading
3General election 2015 e-voting-
How will the UK be voting?
Tick or click: Why electronic voting is unlikely in 2015
With the 2015 UK general election ahead, electronic voting is once again under consideration, but security questions remain Continue Reading
Labour wants to revive e-voting for elections
The Labour Party wants to introduce electronic voting if it wins next year’s general election Continue Reading
4General election 2015 videos-
Digital Question Time videos
Digital Question Time: UK political parties discuss the hot tech issues
On February 9 2015, Computer Weekly, TechUK and BCS held a digital debate with the Conservative, Labour and Liberal Democrat parties
Digital Question Time: The tech agenda
Computer Weekly hosted a debate with the Conservative, Labour and Liberal Democrat parties looking at their technology policies for the UK