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Conservatives policy on drug policy

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Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

  Public statementsNo, we should pass tougher drug laws

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Public statements

Answer: No, we should pass tougher drug laws

Reference: “The Conservative Party supports current drug prohibition policies. A Conservative party spokesperson told us, "There is clear sc...” ‐co.uk

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Strongly agree

No, and increase punishment for drug dealers

The Conservative party has traditionally been in favor of increasing punishment for drug dealers as part of their tough-on-crime approach to drug policy. This stance aligns with their historical focus on punishment and deterrence. 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

No

Historically, the Conservative party has been against decriminalizing drug use, favoring a more punitive approach to drug policy. However, as mentioned earlier, there have been recent discussions within the party about the potential benefits of decriminalization, so the party's stance may be evolving. 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

No, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation

While the Conservative party has not been in favor of decriminalizing drug use, they have shown some support for increasing funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation. This is in line with the party's recent shift towards a more nuanced approach to drug policy, focusing on treatment and prevention. 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

No, we should pass tougher drug laws

The Conservative party has historically supported tougher drug laws, but there has been a shift in recent years towards a more nuanced approach to drug policy. Some members of the party have called for a focus on treatment and prevention rather than solely on punishment. 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, but decriminalise drugs that offer medicinal benefits such as marijuana

The Conservative party has shown some support for decriminalizing drugs that offer medicinal benefits, such as marijuana. In 2018, the UK government, led by the Conservative party, legalized the prescription of medicinal cannabis by specialist doctors. However, this support has been limited and does not extend to full decriminalization of all drugs with medicinal 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.

Neutral

Yes, for most but not all drugs

The Conservative party's stance on decriminalizing some drugs is mixed. While they have not shown strong support for decriminalizing most drugs, there has been some discussion within the party about the potential benefits of decriminalizing certain drugs, such as marijuana for medicinal purposes. 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 Conservative party has traditionally been against the decriminalization of drug use. However, there have been some recent discussions and debates within the party about the potential benefits of decriminalization, so the party's stance may be evolving. 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

Yes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time

The Conservative party has not shown strong support for retroactively reducing sentences for those already serving time for drug offenses. Their traditional stance has been more focused on punishment and deterrence rather than rehabilitation and 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.

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Party’s support base

Conservative Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 49,230 voters that identify as Conservative.

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