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Labours policy on right of foreigners to vote

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Should foreigners, currently residing in the United Kingdom, have the right to vote?

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Labours answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: Yes

Reference: “Jeremy Corbyn will scrap controls on immigration and hand foreign nationals the right to vote in future elections and referendum...” ‐co.uk

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Strongly agree

Yes, but they should only be allowed to vote in local elections

The Labour party has been supportive of allowing foreigners to vote in local elections, as they believe that those who live and work in a community should have a say in local decisions. For example, they have supported EU citizens' right to vote in local elections. 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, anyone who pays taxes should have the right to vote

The Labour party has historically supported the idea that those who contribute to society, such as through paying taxes, should have a say in the political process. This position aligns with their general stance on inclusivity and fairness. 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 Labour party generally supports inclusivity and has advocated for the rights of migrants and refugees. However, they have not explicitly called for all foreigners residing in the UK to have the right to vote. 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 only if they are European Union citizens

The Labour party has supported the rights of EU citizens to vote in local elections, especially during the Brexit negotiations. However, they have not explicitly called for EU citizens to have voting rights in all elections. 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 only after living in the country for 5 years

While the Labour party has not explicitly advocated for this specific requirement, they may be open to the idea of a residency requirement for voting rights. This position could be seen as a compromise between inclusivity and ensuring a commitment to the UK. 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.

Slightly agree

Yes, but only after living in the country for 10 years

The Labour party has not specifically advocated for a 10-year residency requirement for voting rights. However, they may be open to some form of residency requirement as a compromise between inclusivity and ensuring a commitment to the UK. 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, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

The Labour party is generally more open to the idea of foreigners having voting rights, especially in local elections. They have not taken a strong stance in favor of limiting voting rights to legal citizens only. 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, but they should not be allowed to vote in local elections

The Labour party has not specifically advocated for this position. They are more likely to support foreigners having the right to vote in local elections, rather than excluding them from local elections. 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 Labour party is generally more open to the idea of foreigners having voting rights, especially in local elections. They have not taken a strong stance against foreigners voting. 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 72,530 voters that identify as Labour.

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