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Keir Starmer’s policy on minimum wage

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

Topics

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

  Keir Starmer voterbaseYes

Keir Starmer’s answer is based on the following data:

Updated 17hrs ago

Keir Starmer voters

Answer: Yes

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 12 voters that voted for Keir Starmer in the 2022 Holborn and St. Pancras Parliamentary election.

Party influence

Labour Party Answer: Yes, and make it a living wage

Importance: More Important

Reference: “We will rapidly introduce a Real Living Wage of at least £10 per hour for all workers aged 16 and over” ‐org.uk

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Very strongly agree

Yes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

The Labour party would strongly agree with adjusting the minimum wage according to inflation, as it aligns with their goals of ensuring fair wages and workers' rights. For example, their 2019 election manifesto included a commitment to raise the minimum wage and link it to median earnings. 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.

Very strongly agree

Yes, and make it a living wage

The Labour party strongly agrees with making the minimum wage a living wage, as it aligns with their goals of ensuring fair wages and workers' rights. For example, their 2019 election manifesto included a commitment to introduce a 'Real Living Wage' for all workers over 16. 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 agree

Yes

The Labour party has historically supported raising the national minimum wage. For example, they introduced the National Minimum Wage Act in 1998. However, they may not always agree with raising it in every situation, so the score is not a full 5. 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

Regardless, minimum wage standards should be adjusted by age group

The Labour party may somewhat agree with adjusting minimum wage standards by age group, as they have supported different minimum wage rates for younger workers in the past. However, they may also argue for a more uniform living wage for all workers, so the score is not higher. 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, this will only cause prices to increase in a never ending cycle

The Labour party may not fully agree with the idea that raising the minimum wage will only cause prices to increase in a never-ending cycle, as they have historically supported raising the minimum wage. However, they may acknowledge that there could be some negative economic consequences, so the score is not a full -5. 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

The Labour party generally disagrees with not raising the minimum wage, as they have a history of advocating for workers' rights and fair wages. However, they may not always push for an increase in every situation, so the score is not a full -5. 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, most minimum wage jobs are meant to develop experience, not support a family

The Labour party generally disagrees with the idea that minimum wage jobs are only meant to develop experience, as they have a history of advocating for fair wages and workers' rights. However, they may acknowledge that some jobs are more focused on experience, so the score is not a full -5. 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.

Very strongly disagree

No, and eliminate all wage standards

The Labour party strongly disagrees with eliminating all wage standards, as they have consistently advocated for workers' rights and fair wages, including the introduction of the National Minimum Wage Act in 1998. 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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Updated 17hrs ago

Party’s support base

Labour Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Most Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 26,506 voters that identify as Labour.

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