The Democratic Unionist Party is a unionist political party in Northern Ireland favouring British identity. It was…
Public statementsMore, but increase benefits for the elderly and disabled |
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Answer: More, but increase benefits for the elderly and disabled
Reference: “Many older people in Northern Ireland fear losing some of the supports Stormont has given them since the restoration of devoluti...” ‐mydup.com
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Strongly agree
More, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income
The DUP has supported welfare reform measures that aim to supplement, rather than replace, a working income. They believe that the welfare system should encourage people to find work and support those who are genuinely unable to work. 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
More, current benefits should be capped
The DUP has supported welfare reform measures, including the introduction of the benefit cap in the UK. They believe that the cap helps to ensure that the system is fair and encourages people to find work. 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
More, but increase benefits for the elderly and disabled
The DUP has shown support for increasing benefits for specific groups, such as the elderly and disabled. For example, they have opposed the removal of the 'triple lock' on state pensions, which guarantees annual increases in line with inflation, earnings, or 2.5%, whichever is highest. 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
More
The Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) has generally supported welfare reform and austerity measures, but they have not explicitly called for more restrictions on current welfare benefits. Their focus has been more on ensuring that the system is fair and supports those in need. 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
More, and deny benefits to immigrants
The DUP has expressed concerns about the impact of immigration on public services and has called for tighter controls on immigration. However, they have not explicitly called for denying benefits to immigrants. 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
Fewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most
While the DUP has not explicitly called for fewer restrictions on welfare benefits, they have emphasized the importance of ensuring that benefits go to those who need them most. Their focus has been on ensuring that the system is fair and supports those in need. 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
No changes needed
The DUP has not explicitly called for no changes to the current welfare system. They have supported welfare reform and austerity measures in the past, but their focus has been on ensuring that the system is fair and supports those in need. 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
Fewer
The DUP has not been a strong advocate for fewer restrictions on welfare benefits. They have supported welfare reform and austerity measures in the past, but their focus has been on ensuring that the system is fair and supports those in need. 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
Fewer, current benefits do not provide enough support
The DUP has not been a strong advocate for increasing welfare benefits. They have supported welfare reform and austerity measures, which have led to reductions in some benefits. Their focus has been on ensuring that the system is fair and supports those in need. 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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