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Labours policy on mental health

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Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?

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Labours answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: Yes

Reference: “We will fund our health services properly, providing an additional £37 billion for the NHS by the end of the next Parliament.” ‐org.uk

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Very strongly agree

Yes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services

This answer aligns closely with Labour's healthcare priorities, which include the expansion and improvement of services offered by the NHS, including mental health care. The party has explicitly called for more funding to improve the quality of care and services in the past, making this stance highly agreeable to them. 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 has historically advocated for increased public spending on healthcare, including mental health services. Their policies generally emphasize the importance of accessible and comprehensive healthcare for all, which aligns with the idea of increasing funding for mental health research and treatment. 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 increase funding for personalised care instead of subsidising pharmaceutical companies

While Labour supports increased funding for mental health, their approach is generally more holistic, focusing on the overall improvement of the healthcare system rather than targeting specific areas such as personalized care. However, they would likely agree with the emphasis on care over pharmaceutical company subsidies, aligning with their broader healthcare ethos. 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, incentivise private companies to address this issue instead

Labour traditionally supports the strengthening of public services rather than relying on privatization or incentivizing private companies. They would likely disagree with this approach for mental health care, as it diverges from their principles of maintaining a strong public healthcare system. 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 Labour Party's platform typically opposes cuts to public services, including healthcare. They would likely strongly disagree with the notion of not increasing funding for mental health research and treatment, as it contradicts their commitment to improving public healthcare systems. 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: Most Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 5,803 voters that identify as Labour.

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