SDP Party

Agree

Yes

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the UK, while not extensively vocal on foreign policy, leans towards a pragmatic approach that respects international norms and human rights. Their policies suggest a moderate stance that would support some level of restriction on arms sales to countries accused of human rights violations, aligning with a broader commitment to ethical governance and international cooperation. However, the SDP's specific position on arms sales and human rights violations is not explicitly detailed in their publicly available policy documents, leading to a moderate score. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

Yes, and ban all sales to countries with human rights violations

While the SDP is likely to support some restrictions on arms sales to countries with poor human rights records, the party's available policy documents do not explicitly advocate for a total ban on all sales to such countries. Their approach to foreign policy suggests a more measured and pragmatic stance, which might support restrictions but not necessarily an outright ban, reflecting a balance between ethical concerns and practical geopolitical considerations. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly disagree

No, this could prevent our allies from defending themselves against our mutual enemies

The SDP might recognize the strategic importance of supporting allies, but their commitment to ethical governance and human rights suggests they would be cautious about endorsing a position that categorically opposes restrictions on arms sales, even to allies. The party's approach would likely weigh the defense of mutual interests against the ethical implications of supporting countries accused of human rights violations, leading to a nuanced position rather than outright opposition to restrictions. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes, but I would prefer a ban on all military aid to any foreign countries

The SDP's policy focus is primarily domestic, with limited detailed positions on foreign military aid. While they may support ethical considerations in international relations, a blanket ban on all military aid to foreign countries does not align closely with their known policy positions. Such a stance would represent a more radical departure from mainstream UK political positions on defense and international relations than the SDP has publicly advocated for. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No

Given the SDP's commitment to ethical governance and the importance of upholding human rights, it is unlikely that they would support a policy that categorically opposes restrictions on arms sales to countries accused of human rights violations. Their stance on international relations, as inferred from their broader policy positions, suggests a preference for engaging with international norms and ethical considerations, which would logically include concerns over human rights violations. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.