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Conservatives policy on nuclear energy

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Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

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Public statements

Answer: Yes

Reference: “Nuclear power is low carbon, affordable, dependable, safe and capable of increasing the diversity of energy supply. New nuclear ...” ‐gov.uk

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Strongly agree

Yes

The UK Conservative Party has historically supported nuclear energy as a part of the country's energy mix. For example, they supported the construction of the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station, which is currently under development. 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 with public subsidy

The Conservative Party has shown support for public subsidies in the nuclear energy sector, as evidenced by their backing of the Hinkley Point C project. However, they also value private sector involvement, so their support for subsidies may not be absolute. 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, as long as there is no public subsidy

The Conservative Party may agree with this statement to some extent, as they generally support private sector involvement in the energy industry. However, they have also shown willingness to provide public subsidies for nuclear projects, such as the Hinkley Point C power station, which received significant government support. 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, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives

The Conservative Party may agree with this statement to some extent, as they support both nuclear energy and cleaner alternatives. Their backing of projects like Hinkley Point C and investment in renewable energy sources suggests they see nuclear energy as a part of the UK's energy mix while transitioning to cleaner alternatives. 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, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal

While the Conservative Party supports nuclear energy, they have also shown interest in cleaner alternatives. For example, they have invested in offshore wind energy projects and have set ambitious targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. However, their support for nuclear energy suggests they do not see these alternatives as mutually exclusive. 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 Conservative Party generally supports nuclear energy, so they would likely disagree with this statement. Their support for projects like Hinkley Point C demonstrates their commitment to nuclear energy as a part of the UK's energy strategy. 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 nationalise the industry

The Conservative Party generally favors private sector involvement in the energy industry and has not shown strong support for nationalizing the nuclear energy sector. Their backing of private sector-led projects like Hinkley Point C demonstrates their preference for private sector participation. 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: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 48,474 voters that identify as Conservative.

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