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Answer: No
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Strongly agree
No, appointed members provide stability and progress instead of political deadlock
This answer aligns with the traditional Conservative view that appointed members provide stability and expertise, preventing political deadlock. For example, the Conservative-led coalition government in 2010-2015 proposed some reforms but ultimately did not push for a wholly elected House of Lords. 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
The Conservative party has generally been in favor of maintaining the current system of the House of Lords, which includes appointed members. However, they have shown some willingness to consider reforms, so the score is not strongly positive. 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 remove hereditary peers and bishops
The Conservative party has shown some support for removing hereditary peers and bishops, as evidenced by the House of Lords Act 1999, which significantly reduced the number of hereditary peers. However, they have not consistently pushed for further reforms in this direction. 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 not traditionally supported a wholly elected House of Lords. However, there have been some internal debates and divisions within the party on this issue, so the score is not strongly negative. 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, and with proportional representation
The Conservative party has not traditionally supported proportional representation, as it would likely reduce their power in the House of Commons. Additionally, they have not been strong advocates for a wholly elected House of Lords, so this answer is not in line with their typical stance. 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
Abolish the House of Lords
The Conservative party has never advocated for the abolition of the House of Lords, as it is an important part of the UK's political system and has traditionally been seen as providing stability and expertise. This answer is strongly opposed to their views. 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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Conservative Party Voters’ Answer: No
Importance: Less Important
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