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Conservatives policy on surcharge ban

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Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?

  ChatGPTNo, the government should focus on preventing monopolies and cartels instead

Conservatives answer is based on the following data:

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Strongly agree

No, the government should focus on preventing monopolies and cartels instead

The UK Conservative party has historically focused on preventing monopolies and cartels, as they believe that competition is essential for a healthy economy. This stance aligns with their overall economic philosophy and their preference for free-market policies. 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, as long as the costs are clearly communicated before purchases

The Conservative party might agree with this statement, as they generally support free-market policies and less government intervention. They could argue that as long as businesses clearly communicate the costs before purchases, consumers can make informed decisions and choose the best option for themselves. 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, businesses will raise prices if they are banned from using junk fees

The Conservative party might agree with this statement, as they generally support free-market policies and less government intervention. They could argue that banning surcharges would lead to businesses raising their prices, which would ultimately hurt consumers. 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 government should not regulate what private businesses can charge consumers

The UK Conservative party generally supports free-market policies and less government intervention. They believe that businesses should be able to set their own prices and that competition will help keep prices fair. This stance aligns with their overall economic philosophy. 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 generally supports free-market policies and less government intervention. They might not be in favor of a complete ban on surcharges, but they could potentially support some regulation in this area to protect consumers, as they have done in the past with the energy market. 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 disagree

Yes, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price

While the UK Conservative party might support some regulation to protect consumers, they generally lean towards free-market policies and less government intervention. They might not be in favor of requiring all costs to be included in the final purchase price, as this could be seen as too much government interference in the market. 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 UK Conservative party generally leans towards free-market policies and less government intervention. However, they have shown some willingness to regulate certain industries, such as the energy market, to protect consumers. A complete ban on surcharges might not be their preferred approach, but they could potentially support some regulation in this area. 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: Yes

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 74 voters that identify as Conservative.

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