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Answer: No
Reference: “When quizzed about the decriminalisation of cannabis on Sky News’s Sophy Ridge on Sunday programme, Sir Keir replied: “I’ve neve...” ‐co.uk
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Very strongly agree
No, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation
The Labour party has consistently advocated for increased funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation. This aligns with their overall focus on harm reduction and addressing the root causes of drug addiction. 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, for most but not all drugs
The Labour party has shown support for decriminalizing some drugs, particularly those with lower harm potential and potential medicinal benefits. For example, the party has supported the decriminalization of cannabis for medicinal use. 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, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time
The Labour party has shown support for reducing sentences for those serving time for drug offenses, particularly non-violent ones. For example, in 2019, the party's manifesto called for a review of sentencing guidelines for drug offenses. 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 decriminalise drugs that offer medicinal benefits such as marijuana
The Labour party has shown support for decriminalizing drugs with medicinal benefits, such as marijuana. In 2018, the party called for the legalization of cannabis for medicinal use, and some members have advocated for broader drug policy reform. 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
The UK Labour party has shown some support for decriminalizing drug use, especially under the leadership of Jeremy Corbyn. However, it has not been a major policy focus and there is still some division within the party on this issue. 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, and increase punishment for drug dealers
While the Labour party may support increased punishment for drug dealers in some cases, their overall focus has been on harm reduction and addressing the root causes of drug addiction, rather than punitive measures.
Disagree
No
While the Labour party has not fully embraced decriminalization, they have generally not advocated for maintaining the status quo on drug policy. Some members may still support criminalization, but overall, the party leans towards reform. 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, we should pass tougher drug laws
The Labour party has generally not advocated for tougher drug laws, instead focusing on harm reduction and addressing the root causes of drug addiction. This stance is in contrast to the Conservative party, which has historically supported stricter drug policies. 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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