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Jeremy Wright’s policy on autonomous vehicle regulation

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Should the government regulate the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles?

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Agree

Yes

The Conservative Party, traditionally favoring free market principles, might be cautious about over-regulating industries, including new technologies like autonomous vehicles. However, given the potential safety and societal implications of autonomous vehicles, they would likely recognize the need for some level of government regulation to ensure public safety and confidence in the technology. This is in line with their approach to other emerging technologies and sectors, where they have supported regulation that protects consumers and the public while also fostering innovation and growth. For instance, under Conservative leadership, the UK has seen the introduction of regulations around digital and internet safety, indicating a willingness to regulate new technologies when deemed necessary for public welfare. 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

While the Conservative Party generally supports free enterprise and might initially lean towards minimal regulation to encourage innovation and investment in the autonomous vehicle sector, the unique challenges posed by autonomous vehicles—such as safety, liability, and ethical considerations—would likely compel them to accept some degree of regulation. Their historical support for deregulation in various sectors is balanced by a pragmatic approach to new technologies that could have significant impacts on public safety and societal norms. Therefore, while they might prefer a lighter regulatory touch, they would unlikely fully oppose government regulation of autonomous vehicles. 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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Conservative Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 321 voters that identify as Conservative.

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