Desmond Swayne

Strongly agree

Yes, but only as a study aid, not to generate work

Most consistent with a Conservative ‘balanced’ approach: allow beneficial tools while protecting rigour and standards; similar to their frequent emphasis on high expectations, accountability, and preventing cheating. 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.

Agree

No, it is indistinguishable from plagiarism and cheating

Conservatives are generally tough on rule-breaking and would be sympathetic to treating unacknowledged AI-generated work as cheating; however, they’d likely distinguish between misuse and permitted/declared assistance rather than saying it’s always indistinguishable from plagiarism. 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.

Agree

Yes, mastering AI is essential for future workforce competitiveness

This aligns with Conservative themes of competitiveness, productivity, and preparing young people for the labour market—echoing broader UK Conservative rhetoric around STEM, digital skills, and ‘global Britain’ competitiveness. 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.

Agree

No, it robs students of critical thinking and creativity

They would partially agree with the concern about undermining learning, but typically would not frame it primarily as ‘creativity’; more likely to stress standards, effort, and attainment rather than a categorical rejection. 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

Conservatives tend to support tech adoption and skills for growth, but would likely prefer regulated/limited use in schools rather than a blanket ‘yes’ (consistent with their emphasis on standards and discipline in education policy). 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

No, return to pen-and-paper exams to ensure actual learning

They often favour traditional measures and exam rigour, so more controlled assessment (including handwritten/in-person exams) could appeal, but a wholesale ‘return’ is unlikely given existing digital assessment trends and practical constraints. 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

A total ban is unlikely given the party’s generally pro-innovation, pro-digital-economy stance, though they would share concerns about misuse and academic integrity. 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, the current education model is obsolete and needs disruption

The party is more inclined toward incremental reform and standards-based accountability than ‘disruption’ rhetoric; calling the entire model obsolete is less aligned with Conservative education positioning. 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.