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Labours policy on transatlantic trade and investment partnership

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Do you support the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)?

  Public statementsNo, this will incentivise companies to move jobs out of the country

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Public statements

Answer: No, this will incentivise companies to move jobs out of the country

Reference: “Jeremy Corbyn has vowed to veto a controversial trade deal between the EU and the US. The Labour leader made a new pledge that ...” ‐co.uk

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Strongly agree

No, this will incentivise companies to move jobs out of the country

The Labour party has expressed concerns that the TTIP could incentivize companies to move jobs out of the country, as well as undermine workers' rights and environmental standards. These concerns have been central to their opposition to the agreement. 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

The Labour party, especially under Jeremy Corbyn's leadership, has been generally opposed to the TTIP due to concerns about its impact on public services, workers' rights, and environmental standards. For example, in 2016, Corbyn called for the UK to reject the TTIP, arguing that it would undermine the National Health Service (NHS) and other public services. 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, I support free trade but do not support this agreement

The Labour party supports free trade but has been critical of the TTIP due to concerns about its impact on public services, workers' rights, and environmental standards. Their opposition to the agreement is based on specific provisions within the TTIP, rather than a broader opposition to free trade. 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, but with more transparency

The Labour party has called for more transparency in the TTIP negotiations, with concerns about the lack of public scrutiny and the potential for corporate interests to dominate the process. For example, in 2015, then-Shadow Business Secretary Chuka Umunna called for greater transparency in the negotiations, arguing that it was essential for public trust. 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, but more priority should be given to food safety and environmental protection

The Labour party has called for stronger protections for food safety and environmental standards in trade agreements, including the TTIP. For example, in 2016, then-Shadow Environment Secretary Kerry McCarthy argued that the TTIP could weaken food safety standards and undermine efforts to tackle climate change. 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, but we should adopt a unilateral free trade policy

While the Labour party supports free trade, they have not specifically advocated for a unilateral free trade policy. Their opposition to the TTIP is based on concerns about specific provisions within the agreement, rather than a broader opposition to multilateral trade agreements. 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

Yes

The UK Labour party has been critical of the TTIP, particularly under the leadership of Jeremy Corbyn. They have expressed concerns about the potential impact on public services, workers' rights, and environmental standards. However, some moderate Labour members may be more supportive of the agreement. 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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