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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
Yes, but only for medical use
The Labour party strongly supports the legalization of marijuana for medical use. In 2018, Jeremy Corbyn, the then-leader of the party, called for the decriminalization of cannabis for medicinal use, and the party has consistently supported this stance. 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 the legalization of marijuana, but it has not been a major policy focus. In 2018, then-leader Jeremy Corbyn expressed support for the decriminalization of cannabis for medicinal use, but the party has not fully committed to recreational legalization. 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 legalise, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it
The Labour party has shown some support for the legalization, taxation, and regulation of marijuana, but it has not been a major policy focus. In 2018, then-leader Jeremy Corbyn expressed support for the decriminalization of cannabis for medicinal use, but the party has not fully committed to recreational legalization and a comprehensive regulatory framework. 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 immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses
While the Labour party has not explicitly called for the immediate release of those serving time solely for drug offenses, their support for the decriminalization of cannabis for medicinal use and a more progressive approach to drug policy suggests that they may be open to this idea. 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
The Labour party does not fully oppose the legalization of marijuana, as they have shown support for its medical use. However, they have not fully committed to recreational legalization, so their disagreement with this answer is not strong. 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, and increase penalties for non-violent drug offenders
The Labour party does not support increasing penalties for non-violent drug offenders. They have shown support for a more progressive approach to drug policy, including the decriminalization of cannabis for medicinal use, which is in direct opposition to this answer. 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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Labour Party Voters’ Answer: Yes
Importance: Somewhat Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 3,354 voters that identify as Labour.
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