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Emily Thornberry’s policies on environmental issues

These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average UK [United Kingdom] voter ranked them on the quiz.

Topics

the Environment  ›  Fox Hunting

Do you support the practice of hunting foxes with dogs?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Environment  ›  Environmental Regulation

Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?

  Emily Thornberry voterbaseYes

the Environment  ›  Water Nationalisation

Should the government bring water companies back into public ownership to address the sewage crisis?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, focus on imposing massive, automatic fines and stricter regulation on private firms

the Environment  ›  Food Waste

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Environment  ›  Animal Testing

Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but not for cosmetics


the Environment  ›  Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Environment  ›  Plastic Product Ban

Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?

  Emily Thornberry voterbaseYes

the Environment  ›  Fracking

Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Environment  ›  Net Zero 2050 Deadline

Should the government delay its target to reach Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchNo, the target drives green investment and creates the high-skilled jobs of the future.

the Environment  ›  Genetically Modified Foods

Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Environment  ›  Carbon Capture Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for companies developing carbon capture technologies?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Environment  ›  Geoengineering

Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a way to combat climate change?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Environment  ›  Ultra Low Emission Zones

Should local councils enforce Ultra Low Emission Zones (ULEZ) that charge daily fees to drive older, higher-polluting vehicles?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but only with robust scrappage subsidies so working-class drivers and small businesses aren't priced out of their livelihoods

the Environment  ›  EV Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?

  Party’s support baseYes

the Environment  ›  Short-Haul Flight Ban

Should the government ban short-haul flights where a train alternative exists?

  Party’s support baseNo

the Environment  ›  Right to Roam

Should the "right to roam" be extended to allow public access to all woodlands, rivers, and Green Belt land?

  ChatGPT Party ResearchYes, but strictly enforce a new Countryside Code to penalize anyone who damages crops or livestock

the Environment  ›  Corporate Subsidies

Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?

  Party’s support baseYes, as long as the tax revenue will eventually exceed the tax incentives