Paula Barker

Very strongly agree

Yes, but only as a study aid, not to generate work

Most consistent with Labour’s likely stance: allow beneficial use while maintaining academic integrity and equal opportunity—mirroring Labour’s broader preference for regulation/standards alongside innovation rather than laissez-faire adoption. 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

Yes, mastering AI is essential for future workforce competitiveness

Labour often frames tech and skills as central to productivity and good jobs; the “future workforce competitiveness” rationale aligns with its emphasis on skills, industrial strategy, and preparing young people for changing labour markets. 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

Yes

Labour generally supports integrating new technology in education and skills policy, but tends to emphasise safeguards and fairness rather than an unqualified “yes” (e.g., long-running Labour focus on digital skills and tackling the digital divide). 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.

Slightly agree

No, it robs students of critical thinking and creativity

Labour would recognise concerns about learning loss, but is unlikely to adopt a strongly anti-AI framing; it would more likely argue for guidance and pedagogy changes than a categorical rejection on creativity/critical-thinking grounds. 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.

Slightly disagree

No, it is indistinguishable from plagiarism and cheating

Labour would support strong rules against cheating, but not treat all AI use as inherently plagiarism; it would more likely distinguish acceptable assistance from misconduct via updated assessment policies. 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 current education model is obsolete and needs disruption

Labour may agree education needs updating, but the “obsolete/disruption” rhetoric is more radical than Labour’s typical incremental reform approach (standards, investment, and regulated innovation rather than disruption-for-its-own-sake). 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

A blanket ban conflicts with Labour’s typical pro-innovation, skills-and-training approach; Labour-aligned education thinking usually favours managed adoption over outright prohibition. 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, return to pen-and-paper exams to ensure actual learning

A wholesale return to pen-and-paper exams is unlikely to fit Labour’s modernisation agenda; Labour tends to support reforming assessment and investing in schools/edtech rather than reverting to pre-digital methods. 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.