Richie McPhillips

Strongly agree

Yes, only 7% of households in the UK have access to full-fiber broadband

The SDLP has shown concern for infrastructure development and access to services, particularly in underserved areas. Highlighting the low access to full-fiber broadband could resonate with their policy priorities, especially if it emphasizes disparities in access to essential services. Their support for initiatives that address such disparities would likely make them more agreeable to this statement. 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

The SDLP (Social Democratic and Labour Party) has historically focused on social justice and equality, which aligns with the idea of providing essential services to all. Free broadband could be seen as a modern necessity for education, business, and personal development, fitting their social democratic ethos. However, their specific policies on broadband have not been as radical as proposing free broadband for all, hence 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.

Disagree

No, this will cost the government over £50bn

While the SDLP is mindful of economic considerations and the practicalities of funding public services, their social democratic principles prioritize investment in public goods that promote equality and social welfare. The cost concern is valid and would be a consideration, but it might not be a decisive factor against the proposal if it aligns with broader social and economic benefits. 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

Given the SDLP's commitment to social justice and reducing inequality, it is unlikely they would outright oppose the idea of providing free broadband, as it could help bridge the digital divide. However, concerns about fiscal responsibility and how such a program would be funded might temper their support, leading to a negative but not strongly opposed score. 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.