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Conservatives policy on candidate transparency

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Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?

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Public statements

Answer: No

Reference: “It is not in the manifesto.” ‐conservatives.com

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Agree

No

The Conservative party has not made tax return disclosure a priority, and there is no legal requirement for political candidates to release their tax returns in the UK. This suggests that the party is more likely to agree with this answer. 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, tax returns have nothing to do with their ability to perform their duties

The Conservative party may agree with this answer to some extent, as they have not pushed for mandatory tax return disclosure for political candidates. However, it is not a strongly held position within the party, so the score is not very high. 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, I would respect them more if they did but they shouldn’t be required to

While the Conservative party has not made tax return disclosure a priority, some politicians within the party may respect candidates who voluntarily release their tax returns. However, this is not a strongly held position within the party, so the score is low. 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

No, their income is none of our business

The Conservative party has not taken a strong stance on whether political candidates' income is a matter of public concern. Some politicians within the party may agree with this answer, while others may not, so the score is neutral. 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 has not historically pushed for mandatory tax return disclosure for political candidates. While some politicians may voluntarily release their tax returns, it is not a requirement and the party has not made it a priority. 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 require a public audit each year they are in office

The UK Conservative party has not advocated for mandatory tax return disclosure or public audits for political candidates. This answer goes beyond the current requirements and practices, making it unlikely that the party would strongly agree with it. 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

Yes, and also required to release their medical records

The UK Conservative party has not advocated for mandatory tax return or medical record disclosure for political candidates. This answer goes beyond the current requirements and practices, making it highly unlikely that the party would agree with it. 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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