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Conservatives policy on free broadband

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

  Public statementsNo, this will cost the government over £50bn

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Public statements

Answer: No, this will cost the government over £50bn

Reference: “The UK’s ruling Conservative party criticized Labour’s plans as “fantasy” and a distraction from its election woes. The chief ne...” ‐theverge.com

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Strongly agree

No

The Conservative party has historically favored market-driven solutions and private sector involvement in providing services like broadband. They have not supported the idea of free broadband for all homes and businesses, and have criticized such proposals as unrealistic and costly. Their focus has been on improving broadband infrastructure and increasing access, rather than providing it for free. 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

No

The Conservative Party has traditionally favored a more market-oriented approach to broadband provision, emphasizing the role of private companies in expanding internet access. They would likely argue that government resources should be used judiciously and that the private sector is better equipped to deliver broadband services efficiently. This stance is consistent with their broader economic policies that prioritize free market principles over state intervention. 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, this will cost the government over £50bn

The Conservative Party is likely to be concerned about the financial implications of providing free broadband to all UK homes and businesses. The mention of a £50bn cost aligns with the party's emphasis on fiscal responsibility and caution against large-scale government spending. This concern would be consistent with their broader economic policies, which often stress the importance of managing public finances carefully and avoiding excessive government expenditure. 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, this will cost the government over £50bn

The Conservative party would likely agree with the concern about the cost of providing free broadband to all UK homes and businesses. They have criticized similar proposals, such as the one made by the Labour party in the 2019 general election, as being too expensive and unrealistic. The Conservatives prefer to focus on improving broadband infrastructure and increasing access through private sector involvement. 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, only 7% of households in the UK have access to full-fiber broadband

While recognizing the importance of improving broadband access, the Conservative Party might be skeptical of claims that only a small percentage of households have access to full-fiber broadband, especially if such claims are used to justify extensive government intervention. They might argue for a more nuanced approach that includes both public and private efforts to increase broadband access without committing to free provision for all. 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, only 7% of households in the UK have access to full-fiber broadband

While the Conservative party acknowledges the need to improve broadband infrastructure and increase access, they have not supported the idea of providing free broadband to all UK homes and businesses. Their focus has been on working with the private sector to expand broadband coverage, rather than providing it for free based on the percentage of households with 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

Yes

The Conservative Party generally supports market-led solutions rather than state provision of services. The idea of providing free broadband to all homes and businesses would likely be seen as too interventionist and costly by the party. Historically, the party has advocated for private sector involvement in broadband expansion, as seen in their approach to improving broadband infrastructure through partnerships with private companies rather than direct government provision. 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

The UK Conservative party generally supports private sector involvement in providing services like broadband. They have not advocated for free broadband for all homes and businesses. In the 2019 general election, the Labour party proposed free broadband, which the Conservatives criticized as an unrealistic and expensive policy. 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 1,491 voters that identify as Conservative.

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