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@BD9R6TN answered…1hr1H

Should homeowners pay higher taxes on "mansions" valued over £2m?

Only on 2nd homes, foreign owned homes or property outside of London

@BD9QPNY answered…2hrs2H

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

only to the insanely insane rich

@BD9KYWH answered…5hrs5H

Should the top tax rate of income over £150,000 be raised to 50 percent?

for over 250,000

@BD9J5GB answered…8hrs8H

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

Increase current level before tax is paid and remove tax loopholes for large corporates

@BD9CWL4 answered…15hrs15H

Do you support a 32-hour work week? In November 2019 shadow chancellor John McDonnell stated that the Labour party would introduce a 32-hour work week policy if…

No. 32 hours is still too many.

@BD9C5FB answered…15hrs15H

Do you support a 32-hour work week? In November 2019 shadow chancellor John McDonnell stated that the Labour party would introduce a 32-hour work week policy if…

Yes, but as a starting point. A 32 hour week isn’t attainable for everyone. The focus should be on quality of life and equity over equality.

@BD9BG9S answered…16hrs16H

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

No, but add a wealth tax for the very rich

@BD98T5Q answered…18hrs18H

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

Actually tax the “rich” and not the working people.

@BD957YL answered…20hrs20H

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

I think people who are disabled and have special needs need it by people who don’t work don’t.

@BD93STW answered…20hrs20H

Should the top tax rate of income over £150,000 be raised to 50 percent?

High earners shouldn't be punished for their skill and experience. Corporations and Loopholes for investors should be revisited; as they can pay as little as 8%…

@BD94ZLT answered…20hrs20H

Should the government provide free broadband to all UK homes and businesses?

Depends on how they can fund it I think there is more important needs

@BD94ZLT answered…20hrs20H

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

It depends on the issue I think Labour in general is a big probken

@BD94ZLT answered…20hrs20H

Do you support a universal basic income program?

I dont think so but more needs to be done to help the needy

@BD94ZLT answered…20hrs20H

Do you support a 32-hour work week? In November 2019 shadow chancellor John McDonnell stated that the Labour party would introduce a 32-hour work week policy if…

As long as we can earn enough

@BD93RSY answered…21hrs21H

Has the government done enough to lower inflation?

They’ve done the most they can, but we seem to be at the whims of Global events.

@BD923WZ answered…21hrs21H

Should the top tax rate of income over £150,000 be raised to 50 percent?

no but new tax rate of 50% for £25000 and above

@BD925TS answered…22hrs22H

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

No they shouldnt. They should lower taxes to increase our tax base

@BD925TS answered…22hrs22H

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

We need to lower taxes on the rich. We are losing so much of our high earning tax payers because they are being taxed so high

@BD8XMP2 answered…23hrs23H

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

Yes but rich needs defining, the tax brackets should also be raised. Rich is not 100k per year and the higher bracket should be proportionate with cost of livin…

@BD8W54M answered…23hrs23H

Should homeowners pay higher taxes on "mansions" valued over £2m?

Yes, with a higher threshold for London

@BD7SPGY answered…3 days3D

Should the top tax rate of income over £150,000 be raised to 50 percent?

Yes, but remove the £100k-£125k tax trap

@BD9FHGW answered…12hrs12H

Should pensioners receive a tax cut of 300 pounds per year?

Depends on their financial situation

@BD792MR answered…4 days4D

Should homeowners pay higher taxes on "mansions" valued over £2m?

Yes, and prevent all property from being under foreign ownership

@BD792MR answered…4 days4D

Should the top tax rate of income over £150,000 be raised to 50 percent?

Yes and eliminate loopholes and have stronger consequences for tax evaders

@BD77WTY answered…4 days4D

Should homeowners pay higher taxes on "mansions" valued over £2m?

Yes but only after the homeowners have been means tested.

@BD76NS8 answered…4 days4D

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

No, cut military spending, end tax evasion, tax the wealthy, increase taxes on large multinational corporations.

@BD76J8R answered…4 days4D

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Yes, starting in a limited fashion, which can expand in time and with reference to the job market

@BD75LVX answered…4 days4D

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

Introduce a new tax bracket for higher income individuals, i.e 50% tax for £195,000 and above

@BD6YNFS answered…5 days5D

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

make sure google/ starbucks / companies who make money in the uk pay the correct taxes. it shouldn't matter where there head office is

@BD6VW5C answered…5 days5D

Should the top tax rate of income over £150,000 be raised to 50 percent?

150,000 isnt much anymore we need to be taxing the mega rich

@BD6S4K8 answered…5 days5D

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

yes, however raise the tax threshold to around 15k

@BD6R3JJ answered…5 days5D

Should homeowners pay higher taxes on "mansions" valued over £2m?

No, introduce a land value tax

@BD6GJ55 answered…5 days5D

Should the top tax rate of income over £150,000 be raised to 50 percent?

I'm in different

@BD6FSR2 answered…5 days5D

Should the top tax rate of income over £150,000 be raised to 50 percent?

No and it should be reduced in Scotland to be the same as England

@BD6FKS9 answered…5 days5D

Should the top tax rate of income over £150,000 be raised to 50 percent?

Target actually millionaires

@BD6BSKB answered…6 days6D

Should a budget surplus fund tax cuts, cost-of-living support, and public services?

No, just tax cuts to stimulate growth

@BD6BSKB answered…6 days6D

Should the government raise the retirement age?

Yes, increases should be set out in advance

@BD6BSKB answered…6 days6D

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Currently no, but soon this will be an inevitable requirement

@BD6BSKB answered…6 days6D

Should the top tax rate of income over £150,000 be raised to 50 percent?

Higher thresholds

@BD6BSKB answered…6 days6D

Should the top tax rate of income over £150,000 be raised to 50 percent?

Thresholds should be increased to target the genuinly wealthy

@BD6854Y answered…6 days6D

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

Instead wages should reflect the cost of living. So that the poorest are able to live comfortably on what they earn.

@BD67QPG answered…6 days6D

Do you support tax policies that target high earners, banks, and luxury sectors?

Depends what is meant by high earners

@BD67QPG answered…6 days6D

Should America transition to a four-day workweek?

Only if AI actually changes things.

@BD5TWTY answered…6 days6D

Should Scottish workers pay higher income tax rates than workers in the rest of the UK?

This is a question for the Scottish Parliament.

@BD5THB8 answered…6 days6D

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Yes, all data and studies show this increases economic growth and allows people to work better suited for their lives than just for survival.

@BD5PS5X answered…6 days6D

Should a surcharge be added to hotel stays in London to fund local transport and culture?

Yes, but only for international tourists. London is a hotspot for British culture and should be accessible to all British people.

@BD5NLBV answered…6 days6D

Should the government provide free broadband to all UK homes and businesses?

No, only to those with low income

@BD5NLBV answered…6 days6D

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Yes but only for people with natural citizenship

@BD5NJ8Z answered…6 days6D

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

Raise taxes in the rich, and remove all existing tax loopholes

@BD5MYXJ answered…6 days6D

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

The richest should have an increase however the ‘middle’ parts of tax maybe not so much just the ultra rich, there should be another higher tax bracket.

@BD5KPGB answered…7 days7D

Should tenants receive less benefits if they live in a housing association or council property with more bedrooms than occupants?

Take government out of the matter entirely and instead incentivise house building. Then, reduce and subsequently eliminate, all benefits.

@BD5KPGB answered…7 days7D

Should America transition to a four-day workweek?

The work week should be determined by private companies.

@BD5KPGB answered…7 days7D

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

Yes, INCLUDING by drastically reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials.

@BD5KPGB answered…7 days7D

Has the government done enough to lower inflation?

The government should not be permitted to control inflation.

@BD5KPGB answered…7 days7D

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

I support labour unions, but they should not be publicly-funded.

@BD5KPGB answered…7 days7D

Do you support a 32-hour work week? In November 2019 shadow chancellor John McDonnell stated that the Labour party would introduce a 32-hour work week policy if…

It should be a decision reached by mutual consent between the company and employee(s).

@BD5KPGB answered…7 days7D

Should child benefits be restricted to a maximum of two children?

Eliminate benefits altogether and allow private charities to provide support to families needing it. Those with fewer or no children should not be required to s…

@BD5KPGB answered…7 days7D

Should the government raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

Abolish corporation tax entirely.

@BD5KPGB answered…7 days7D

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

Abolish the welfare state entirely and allow charities to provide support for the disadvantaged. Citizens who need support will have their needs satisfied much…

@BD5DZ4W answered…7 days7D

Should child benefits be restricted to a maximum of two children?

Yes ans I would go further I think the whole thing should be abolished. It’s a choice to have children why should tax payers pay for other peoples children?

@BD5DZ4W answered…7 days7D

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Yes and no, it does encourage people not to work so I think there should be a limit to how much someone is able to receive and for how long.

@BD5DZ4W answered…7 days7D

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

More, but reform the system so that people who can work aren’t better off not working. Those who absolutely cannot work that are disabled or elderly more for th…

@BD5DZ4W answered…7 days7D

Do you support tax policies that target high earners, banks, and luxury sectors?

Yes but to an extent. High earners also help the economy grow and if the UK taxes these individuals too much then it becomes an unattractive place to work. I th…

@BD5DXPF answered…7 days7D

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Yes but in moderation, not enough to live off but perhaps aid energy bills and internet ect. Encourage work but reduce poverty

@BD57DWYfrom New York answered…7 days7D

Should pensioners receive a tax cut of 300 pounds per year?

Affordability based

@BD59GX3 answered…7 days7D

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

Update the bandings to match current earnings levels. Move the higher rate up to above £100k.

@BD8L6HN answered…1 day1D

Should the top tax rate of income over £150,000 be raised to 50 percent?

All the brackets should be reviewed and reallocated, they are to wide

@BD8L6HN answered…1 day1D

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

A tiered system works and is fair but the current brackets are outdated and not reflective of current average earnings

@BD8DSJF answered…2 days2D

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

To millionaire and billionaires only

@BD8D4D2 answered…2 days2D

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

Yes, and lower taxes on the lower and middle brackets

@BD8CZTJ answered…2 days2D

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

Tax ultra rich more, middle less, lower same

@BD89HNK answered…2 days2D

Should homeowners pay higher taxes on "mansions" valued over £2m?

Yes, but the bracket should be raised with inflation. Do not allow fiscal drag.

@BD87P35 answered…2 days2D

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

Less income tax more wealth tax

@BD86LT8 answered…2 days2D

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

Increase tax on millionaires and above. Increase tax free allowance for working people

@BD83SRW answered…3 days3D

Do you support a 32-hour work week? In November 2019 shadow chancellor John McDonnell stated that the Labour party would introduce a 32-hour work week policy if…

People should work as much as they like

@BD82W3T answered…3 days3D

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

abolish the tax rate as it making people struggling struggle even more

@BD8279J answered…3 days3D

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

Yes, Cuts to state pensions, no triple lock

@BD8279J answered…3 days3D

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Yes, but only if they remove most universal credit benefits

@BD7X84N answered…3 days3D

Should employers be banned from contacting employees outside of working hours?

No, it should depend on the circumstances and the position of the employee within the company. However companies must be made to make an allowance for non-contr…

@BD7VJBK answered…3 days3D

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

Yes and raise tax thresholds for lower income

@BD7TYQN answered…3 days3D

Should the top tax rate of income over £150,000 be raised to 50 percent?

Raise, but not all the way to 50

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@BD9MP2Q answered…3hrs3H

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

Yes, and crackdown on tax avoidance schemes

@BD9LQY9 answered…4hrs4H

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

Yes but the definition of rich must be changed, 100k+ after tax is hardly rich when there are so many people earning insane amounts. Remove tax loopholes and fo…

@BD9LCYZ answered…4hrs4H

Should the top tax rate of income over £150,000 be raised to 50 percent?

no tax the top 1% at a 15 on items such as property

@BD9KYWH answered…5hrs5H

Should the top tax rate of income over £150,000 be raised to 50 percent?

for over 250,000

@BD9J5GB answered…8hrs8H

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

Increase current level before tax is paid and remove tax loopholes for large corporates

@BD9FHGW answered…12hrs12H

Should pensioners receive a tax cut of 300 pounds per year?

Depends on their financial situation

@BD9CWL4 answered…15hrs15H

Do you support a 32-hour work week? In November 2019 shadow chancellor John McDonnell stated that the Labour party would introduce a 32-hour work week policy if…

No. 32 hours is still too many.

@BD9C5FB answered…15hrs15H

Do you support a 32-hour work week? In November 2019 shadow chancellor John McDonnell stated that the Labour party would introduce a 32-hour work week policy if…

Yes, but as a starting point. A 32 hour week isn’t attainable for everyone. The focus should be on quality of life and equity over equality.

@BD9BG9S answered…16hrs16H

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

No, but add a wealth tax for the very rich

@BD98T5Q answered…18hrs18H

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

Actually tax the “rich” and not the working people.

@BD957YL answered…20hrs20H

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

I think people who are disabled and have special needs need it by people who don’t work don’t.

@BD93STW answered…20hrs20H

Should the top tax rate of income over £150,000 be raised to 50 percent?

High earners shouldn't be punished for their skill and experience. Corporations and Loopholes for investors should be revisited; as they can pay as little as 8%…

@BD94ZLT answered…20hrs20H

Should the government provide free broadband to all UK homes and businesses?

Depends on how they can fund it I think there is more important needs

@BD94ZLT answered…20hrs20H

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

It depends on the issue I think Labour in general is a big probken

@BD94ZLT answered…20hrs20H

Do you support a universal basic income program?

I dont think so but more needs to be done to help the needy

@BD94ZLT answered…20hrs20H

Do you support a 32-hour work week? In November 2019 shadow chancellor John McDonnell stated that the Labour party would introduce a 32-hour work week policy if…

As long as we can earn enough

@BD93RSY answered…21hrs21H

Has the government done enough to lower inflation?

They’ve done the most they can, but we seem to be at the whims of Global events.

@BD923WZ answered…21hrs21H

Should the top tax rate of income over £150,000 be raised to 50 percent?

no but new tax rate of 50% for £25000 and above

@BD925TS answered…22hrs22H

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

No they shouldnt. They should lower taxes to increase our tax base

@BD925TS answered…22hrs22H

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

We need to lower taxes on the rich. We are losing so much of our high earning tax payers because they are being taxed so high

@BD8XMP2 answered…23hrs23H

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

Yes but rich needs defining, the tax brackets should also be raised. Rich is not 100k per year and the higher bracket should be proportionate with cost of livin…

@BD8W54M answered…23hrs23H

Should homeowners pay higher taxes on "mansions" valued over £2m?

Yes, with a higher threshold for London

@BD8L6HN answered…1 day1D

Should the top tax rate of income over £150,000 be raised to 50 percent?

All the brackets should be reviewed and reallocated, they are to wide

@BD8L6HN answered…1 day1D

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

A tiered system works and is fair but the current brackets are outdated and not reflective of current average earnings

@BD8DSJF answered…2 days2D

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

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