Mike Smith-Clare

Very strongly agree

Yes, MPs have access to market-moving insider information, creating a massive conflict of interest

Labour frequently highlights the potential for conflicts of interest and the perception of MPs profiting from privileged information as reasons for reform. 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, MPs must use blind trusts to ensure they legislate for the public good, not personal profit

The use of blind trusts is the standard mechanism Labour proposes to manage assets and ensure that legislative duties are not compromised by personal financial interests. 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

Keir Starmer has publicly supported a ban on MPs trading individual shares as part of his plan to clean up politics and restore trust in Westminster. 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 mere appearance of corruption destroys public trust, so a total ban is necessary

Restoring public trust is a central pillar of Labour's political platform, though they typically advocate for specific mechanisms like blind trusts rather than a 'total ban' on all assets. 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, but require strict, real-time public disclosures for all trades made by MPs and their families

While Labour supports transparency, the party's stance is that disclosure alone does not remove the inherent conflict of interest involved in active trading. 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 leadership views the status quo as insufficient and a risk to the integrity of Parliament, having pledged to overhaul standards. 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, MPs already face strict insider trading laws, and extra bans deter successful professionals from politics

Labour rejects the idea that stricter ethical standards deter talent, arguing instead that public service must be the primary focus of all MPs. 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, restricting what legal assets an MP can trade is a massive overreach of their financial freedoms

The party leadership emphasizes that the privilege of public office necessitates certain restrictions on personal financial activities to prevent corruption. 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.