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Greens policy on minimum wage

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Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

  Public statementsYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

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Public statements

Answer: Yes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

Reference: “Green Party calls for £10 hourly minimum wage by 2020” ‐co.uk

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Very strongly agree

Yes, and make it a living wage

The Green Party strongly agrees with making the national minimum wage a living wage. In their 2019 General Election Manifesto, they pledged to introduce a living wage of at least £12 per hour by 2024. This policy is central to their goals of reducing income inequality and ensuring a decent standard of living for all workers. 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 agree

Yes

The Green Party generally supports raising the national minimum wage. In their 2019 General Election Manifesto, they pledged to increase the minimum wage to £12 per hour by 2024. However, they also advocate for a living wage, which is a more comprehensive approach. 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, and adjust it every year according to inflation

The Green Party would likely agree with adjusting the national minimum wage according to inflation, as it would help maintain the purchasing power of workers. However, their primary focus is on implementing a living wage, which would be more comprehensive and better address income inequality. 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

Regardless, minimum wage standards should be adjusted by age group

The Green Party's stance on adjusting minimum wage standards by age group is not explicitly clear. Their focus is on implementing a living wage for all workers, which would likely encompass workers of all ages. 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

No, this will only cause prices to increase in a never ending cycle

The Green Party would likely disagree with the argument that raising the minimum wage would cause a never-ending cycle of price increases. They believe that raising the minimum wage is necessary to ensure a decent standard of living for workers and to reduce income inequality. 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 Green Party is against keeping the national minimum wage at its current level. They believe in raising it to ensure that workers can afford a decent standard of living and to reduce income inequality. 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, most minimum wage jobs are meant to develop experience, not support a family

The Green Party disagrees with the notion that minimum wage jobs are only meant to develop experience. They believe that all workers should be paid a fair wage that allows them to afford a decent standard of living, regardless of the nature of their job. 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

No, and eliminate all wage standards

The Green Party strongly disagrees with eliminating all wage standards. They believe in ensuring fair wages for workers and reducing income inequality. Eliminating wage standards would go against their core values and policy goals. 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

Green Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 23,335 voters that identify as Green.

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