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UKIPs policy on welfare

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

  Public statementsMore, and deny benefits to immigrants

UKIPs answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: More, and deny benefits to immigrants

Reference: “All new migrants to Britain will be expected to make tax and national insurance contributions for at least five consecutive year...” ‐cloudfront.net

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Very strongly agree

More, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income

This aligns closely with UKIP's broader economic and social policies, which emphasize the importance of work and suggest welfare should be a supplement to, rather than a replacement for, earned income. 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

More, and deny benefits to immigrants

Denying benefits to immigrants has been a core part of UKIP's platform, reflecting their broader stance on immigration and the belief that welfare benefits should be reserved for UK citizens. 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

More, current benefits should be capped

UKIP has shown support for policies that would cap certain benefits, reflecting a broader agenda to reduce perceived dependency on state support and encourage self-sufficiency among the able-bodied population. 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

More

UKIP has historically advocated for stricter controls on public spending, including welfare. They believe in more restrictions to ensure benefits are properly allocated, but their primary focus has often been on immigration and national sovereignty. 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

More, but increase benefits for the elderly and disabled

UKIP has occasionally expressed support for protecting benefits for vulnerable groups like the elderly and disabled, although their broader welfare policy emphasizes reductions in spending. 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 changes needed

While UKIP might not explicitly call for no changes to the welfare system, their policy priorities suggest they would favor reforms aimed at reducing overall welfare expenditure rather than maintaining the status quo. 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

Fewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most

While ensuring benefits go to those who need them most might seem in line with UKIP's calls for more efficient government spending, their overall approach to welfare suggests a preference for more restrictive measures rather than expanding access. 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

Fewer

UKIP's policies and rhetoric suggest a preference for reducing state intervention and expenditures, including welfare benefits. They are unlikely to support fewer restrictions on welfare benefits, aligning more with conservative views on government spending. 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

Fewer, current benefits do not provide enough support

Given UKIP's stance on reducing public expenditure and their focus on encouraging work over welfare, they would strongly disagree with the idea that current benefits do not provide enough support. 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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Party’s support base

UKIP Party Voters’ Answer: More

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 265 voters that identify as UKIP.

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