Animal Welfare Party platform and policies on Economic Issues

the Economy › Taxes

Should the U.K. raise taxes on the rich?

AWP>AWP ChatGPTLower the income tax rate and remove all existing tax loopholes for large corporations

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

AWP>AWP ChatGPTYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

the Economy › Tax Evasion

Should the government prosecute people who avoid paying taxes by hiding money in foreign bank accounts?

AWP>AWP ChatGPTYes

the Economy › Tax Rate

Should the top tax rate of income over £150,000 be raised to 50 percent?

AWP>AWP ChatGPTNo, but eliminate tax loopholes for top earners

the Economy › Mansion Tax

Should homeowners pay higher taxes on "mansions" valued over £2m?

AWP>AWP ChatGPTYes

the Economy › Government Spending

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

AWP>AWP ChatGPTNo, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead

the Economy › Welfare

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

AWP>AWP ChatGPTFewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most

the Economy › Inflation

Has the government done enough to lower inflation?

AWP>AWP ChatGPTNo

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should the U.K. raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

AWP>AWP ChatGPTIncrease for large multinational corporations but lower for small businesses

the Economy › Free Trade

Should the U.K. pursue free trade deals with other countries?

AWP>AWP ChatGPTYes, but only if strong protections for our national resources and workers are enacted with each trade deal

the Economy › Inheritance Tax

Should the government abolish the inheritance tax?

AWP>AWP ChatGPTNo

the Economy › Child Benefit

Should child benefits be restricted to a maximum of two children?

AWP>AWP ChatGPTNo, but replace with a Citizens Income

the Economy › Young Benefit Claimants

Should 18-21 year olds take on unpaid community work in order to claim benefits?

AWP>AWP ChatGPTNo

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

AWP>AWP ChatGPTYes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing

the Economy › Four-day Workweek

Should the United Kingdom transition to a four-day workweek?

AWP>AWP ChatGPTYes, and require overtime pay for work over four days per week

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

AWP>AWP ChatGPTNo, this is a waste of time and money

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?

AWP>AWP ChatGPTYes, but in the form of increased spending on infrastructure

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

AWP>AWP ChatGPTHelp

the Economy › Offshore Banking

Should citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?

AWP>AWP ChatGPTNo, too many wealthy citizens are abusing loopholes in offshore banking laws to evade taxes

the Economy › CEO Pay Cap

Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?

AWP>AWP ChatGPTYes

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?

AWP>AWP ChatGPTYes, and drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses

the Economy › Bedroom Tax

Should tenants receive less benefits if they live in a housing association or council property with more bedrooms than occupants?

AWP>AWP ChatGPTNo

the Economy › Tariffs

Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?

AWP>AWP ChatGPTYes

the Economy › Buy to Let

Should mortgage lenders be allowed to provide buy-to-let mortgage loans?

AWP>AWP ChatGPTYes, but reduce tax evasion by landlords

the Economy › State Ownership

Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?

AWP>AWP ChatGPTYes, the government should receive equity for any financial aid they provide to companies

the Economy › Free Broadband

Should the government provide free broadband to all UK homes and businesses?

AWP>AWP ChatGPTYes, only 7% of households in the UK have access to full-fiber broadband

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

AWP>AWP ChatGPTYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living

the Economy › Non-Domicile Rule

Should the government abolish the non-domicile rule which allows residents to limit the tax paid on earnings outside the UK?

AWP>AWP ChatGPTYes

the Economy › Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership

Do you support the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)?

AWP>AWP ChatGPTNo

the Economy › Surcharge Ban

Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?

AWP>AWP ChatGPTYes, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price

the Economy › Public Sector Borrowing

Should the government reduce public sector borrowing?

AWP>AWP ChatGPTNo

the Economy › Decentralised Finance

Should the technology of our financial system transition to a decentralized protocol, that is not owned or controlled by any corporation, similar to the internet?

AWP>AWP ChatGPTYes, this would reduce wealth inequality by providing more transparent, affordable, and inclusive access to financial services

the Economy › Gig worker tax reporting

Should online payment platforms be forced to report all transactions over $600 to the IRS?

AWP>AWP ChatGPTYes, except for low income citizens

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Animal Welfare Party policies on economic issues

Topics

Should the U.K. raise taxes on the rich?

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

Should the government prosecute people who avoid paying taxes by hiding money in foreign bank accounts?

Should the top tax rate of income over £150,000 be raised to 50 percent?

Should homeowners pay higher taxes on "mansions" valued over £2m?

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

Has the government done enough to lower inflation?

Should the U.K. raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

Should the U.K. pursue free trade deals with other countries?

Should the government abolish the inheritance tax?

Should child benefits be restricted to a maximum of two children?

Should 18-21 year olds take on unpaid community work in order to claim benefits?

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Should the United Kingdom transition to a four-day workweek?

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

Should citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?

Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?

Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?

Should tenants receive less benefits if they live in a housing association or council property with more bedrooms than occupants?

Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?

Should mortgage lenders be allowed to provide buy-to-let mortgage loans?

Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?

Should the government provide free broadband to all UK homes and businesses?

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

Should the government abolish the non-domicile rule which allows residents to limit the tax paid on earnings outside the UK?

Do you support the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)?

Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?

Should the government reduce public sector borrowing?

Should the technology of our financial system transition to a decentralized protocol, that is not owned or controlled by any corporation, similar to the internet?

Should online payment platforms be forced to report all transactions over $600 to the IRS?

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