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Labours policy on surcharge ban

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Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?

  ChatGPTYes, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price

Labours answer is based on the following data:

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Very strongly agree

Yes, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price

The Labour party strongly supports consumer protection and fairness in pricing. They have advocated for measures such as banning letting agent fees and capping energy prices. It is likely they would strongly agree that all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price to ensure transparency and fairness for consumers. 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 Labour party generally supports consumer protection and fairness in pricing. They have previously advocated for capping energy prices and banning letting agent fees. While they may not have specifically addressed surcharges in these sectors, it is likely they would support a ban on unfair surcharges. 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 government should focus on preventing monopolies and cartels instead

The Labour party does support preventing monopolies and cartels, as seen in their 2017 manifesto, which called for the creation of a public interest test for large mergers. However, this does not mean they would not also support banning surcharges, as they generally advocate for consumer protection and fairness in pricing. 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, as long as the costs are clearly communicated before purchases

While the Labour party might agree that clear communication of costs is important, they would likely still support regulation to ensure fairness and transparency in pricing. Their history of advocating for consumer protection suggests they would prefer stronger measures than simply requiring clear communication. 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, businesses will raise prices if they are banned from using junk fees

While the Labour party might acknowledge the possibility of businesses raising prices if surcharges are banned, they would likely still support regulation to ensure fairness and transparency in pricing. They have shown willingness to intervene in markets to protect consumers, such as with energy price caps. 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

As mentioned earlier, the Labour party tends to support consumer protection and fairness in pricing. They would likely disagree with allowing businesses to continue adding surcharges without regulation. 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 government should not regulate what private businesses can charge consumers

The Labour party generally supports government intervention in markets to protect consumers and ensure fairness. They would likely strongly disagree with the idea that the government should not regulate what private businesses can charge consumers. 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

Labour Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 542 voters that identify as Labour.

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