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Democratic Unionists policy on west lothian question

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Should Welsh, Scottish, and Northern Irish MPs be entitled to vote on legislation which only affects England?

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Answer: No

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Strongly agree

No, only for legislation that has cross-border implications

The DUP would likely agree with this answer, as it allows them to have a say in legislation that has cross-border implications, which could affect Northern Ireland. This stance is in line with their support for 'English votes for English laws,' which seeks to limit the voting rights of non-English MPs on England-only matters while still allowing them to vote on issues that affect their regions. 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 DUP has shown support for the idea of 'English votes for English laws,' which would mean that non-English MPs would not be able to vote on England-only legislation. However, as a Northern Irish party, they might not be as strongly invested in this issue as an English party would be. 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

Yes, as long as the Barnett formula is used to determine budgets

The DUP might somewhat agree with this answer, as the Barnett formula is used to determine funding allocations for devolved governments, including Northern Ireland. However, their primary concern would likely be ensuring that Northern Ireland receives adequate funding, rather than focusing on the specific mechanism used to determine budgets. 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

Reform the UK into a federal system

The DUP has not been a strong advocate for a federal system in the UK. While they support devolution and the Northern Ireland Assembly, they have not pushed for a more comprehensive federal system that would restructure the entire UK. Their focus is primarily on Northern Irish issues and maintaining the Union with the rest of the UK. 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 Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) is a Northern Irish party, and they would likely prefer to have a say in legislation that affects their region. However, they have supported the concept of 'English votes for English laws' in the past, which would limit the voting rights of non-English MPs on England-only matters. This suggests they might not strongly 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.

Strongly disagree

Yes, and abolish devolution so all MPs can vote on all issues

The DUP has historically supported devolution and the establishment of the Northern Ireland Assembly. Abolishing devolution would go against their interests, as it would remove the regional government that they participate in and potentially reduce their influence on Northern Irish affairs. 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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