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Greens policy on taxes

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Should the U.K. raise taxes on the rich?

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Public statements

Answer: Yes

Reference: “EC711 Tax rates will be banded and will increase progressively so that those on higher incomes are paying higher marginal rates ...” ‐org.uk

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Very strongly agree

Yes

The UK Green Party strongly supports progressive taxation and has consistently advocated for raising taxes on the rich. Their 2019 general election manifesto included a proposal to introduce a wealth tax on the top 1% of earners and increase the top rate of income tax to 60%. 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

No, but lower taxes for the poor

The Green Party supports progressive taxation and policies that reduce income inequality. While their primary focus is on raising taxes for the rich, they would likely agree with lowering taxes for the poor as part of a broader tax reform effort. 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

Lower the income tax rate and remove all existing tax loopholes for large corporations

The Green Party has consistently called for closing tax loopholes for large corporations and ensuring they pay their fair share of taxes. While they may not specifically advocate for lowering the income tax rate, they would likely agree with the overall goal of removing tax loopholes for large corporations. 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 raise taxes on all income brackets

While the Green Party primarily focuses on raising taxes for the rich, they also support a more progressive tax system overall. They may not fully agree with raising taxes on all income brackets, but they do support tax reforms that would lead to a more equitable distribution of wealth. 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

Reform to a flat tax

The Green Party supports progressive taxation and would likely disagree with a flat tax, which is a regressive tax system. A flat tax would disproportionately benefit the rich and increase income inequality, which goes against the party's 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.

Very strongly disagree

No

The Green Party has a history of advocating for higher taxes on the rich, as evidenced by their 2019 general election manifesto. They would strongly disagree with not raising taxes on the rich. 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, keep the current tax structure

The Green Party has consistently called for tax reforms and changes to the current tax structure, including raising taxes on the rich and closing tax loopholes. They would strongly disagree with keeping the current tax structure. 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

Abolish the income tax, disallow all deductions and increase the sales tax

The Green Party supports progressive taxation and would likely oppose a regressive tax system like abolishing income tax and increasing sales tax. Sales taxes disproportionately affect lower-income individuals, which goes against the party's goals of reducing 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.

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Party’s support base

Green Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

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Reference: Analysis of answers from 24,300 voters that identify as Green.

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