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Jacob Rees-Mogg’s policy on safe haven

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Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?

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Conservative Party Answer: No, this would encourage drug use and lower funding for rehabilitation centers

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “However, the Home Office blocked the proposal, citing fears over the implied acceptance of criminality despite acknowledging the...” ‐theguardian.com

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Strongly agree

No, this would encourage drug use and lower funding for rehabilitation centers

This answer aligns with the UK Conservative party's general stance on drug policy, which emphasizes law enforcement and rehabilitation over harm reduction measures like drug safe havens. They believe that such facilities could encourage drug use and divert resources from rehabilitation efforts. 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

The UK Conservative party has generally opposed drug safe havens, as they believe that such facilities may encourage drug use and detract from efforts to combat drug addiction through law enforcement and rehabilitation. This stance is consistent with their broader approach to drug 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.

Disagree

Yes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue

While some individual Conservative politicians may support treating drug abuse as a health issue, the party as a whole has not made this a central part of their drug policy platform. Their focus has been more on law enforcement and criminalization. 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 UK Conservative party has traditionally taken a more conservative stance on drug policy, focusing on law enforcement and criminalization rather than harm reduction. There have been no significant moves by the party to support the opening of drug safe havens. 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, this is necessary to reduce the drug overdose death rate

While some individual Conservative politicians may support harm reduction measures, the party as a whole has not embraced the idea of drug safe havens as a means to reduce overdose deaths. Their focus has been more on law enforcement and criminalization. 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.

Strongly disagree

No, but legalize drugs

The UK Conservative party has not supported the legalization of drugs, as they believe that doing so would send the wrong message and potentially increase drug use. Their approach to drug policy has been more focused on law enforcement and criminalization. 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.

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Party’s support base

Conservative Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 14,740 voters that identify as Conservative.

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