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Conservatives policy on animal testing

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Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?

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Public statements

Answer: No

Reference: “MPs voted this week not to write part of an EU treaty recognising animals as "sentient beings" that feel emotion and pain into t...” ‐bbc.com

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Strongly agree

Yes

The UK Conservative party generally supports the use of animals in testing for drugs, vaccines, and medical devices, as they believe it is necessary for scientific advancement and public health. For example, the party has not pushed for any significant restrictions on animal testing in recent years, and the UK has a well-regulated system for animal research. However, there may be some variation in opinion among individual party members. 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

Yes, but not for cosmetics

The UK Conservative party may be more likely to agree with this answer, as they have supported efforts to reduce the use of animals in cosmetic testing. In 1998, the UK banned cosmetic testing on animals, and the EU followed suit in 2013. The Conservative party has generally been supportive of these bans, but their primary focus remains on the importance of animal testing for drugs, vaccines, and medical devices. 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

No

The UK Conservative party is unlikely to support a complete ban on animal testing, as they recognize the importance of such testing for scientific research and public health. While they may support efforts to reduce the use of animals in testing and promote alternative methods, they have not advocated for a complete ban on animal testing. 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: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 23,769 voters that identify as Conservative.

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