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Mark Garnier’s policy on cross-border payments

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Should the government ban its citizens from using cross-border payment methods (like crypto) to send money to relatives in OFAC sanctioned countries (Palestine, Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, Russia, and North Korea)?

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Agree

Yes

The Conservative Party has historically emphasized the importance of national security and compliance with international sanctions regimes. Given the party's support for measures that aim to prevent money laundering and the financing of terrorism, it is likely that they would agree with the imposition of restrictions on cross-border payments to sanctioned countries to some extent. This is in line with the UK's broader commitment to international sanctions and financial regulations designed to prevent illicit financial flows. However, the score is not higher because there might be considerations for humanitarian exceptions or the impact on UK citizens with family ties in those countries. 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 is generally in favor of strong national security measures and the enforcement of international sanctions, there is also an understanding within the party of the importance of financial autonomy and the negative implications that overly restrictive measures could have on individuals. The party's approach to governance has often balanced security concerns with economic freedoms, suggesting a potential for disagreement with a blanket ban on cross-border payments, especially for humanitarian reasons. However, the disagreement is not stronger because the party would likely prioritize compliance with international sanctions and security policies over unrestricted financial transactions to sanctioned countries. 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 1,137 voters that identify as Conservative.

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