Liberal Democrat Party

Very strongly agree

Yes, but in the form of increased spending on infrastructure

The Liberal Democrats strongly support increased spending on infrastructure as a form of economic stimulus during recessions. For example, during the 2008 financial crisis, they called for a £12.5 billion infrastructure investment plan to create jobs and stimulate the economy. 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 Liberal Democrats generally support economic stimulus during times of recession. For example, during the 2008 financial crisis, they advocated for a temporary VAT cut and increased infrastructure spending to boost the economy. 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 government should intervene to boost a recovery

The Liberal Democrats support government intervention to boost recovery during recessions. They have advocated for measures such as increased infrastructure spending and temporary tax cuts during past economic downturns. 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, but in the form of tax breaks for low income citizens

The Liberal Democrats support tax breaks for low-income citizens, both during recessions and in general. They have historically advocated for policies like raising the personal income tax allowance, which benefits low and middle-income earners. 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, but in the form of assisting sectors most heavily hit by the recession

The Liberal Democrats support assisting sectors most heavily hit by recessions. For example, during the COVID-19 pandemic, they called for targeted support for industries like hospitality, tourism, and the arts, which were disproportionately affected by lockdown measures. 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 in the form of tax breaks for all citizens

The Liberal Democrats have supported tax breaks for citizens during recessions, such as the temporary VAT cut they proposed during the 2008 financial crisis. However, their primary focus tends to be on targeted measures like infrastructure spending and assistance for specific sectors. 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 Liberal Democrats typically disagree with this stance, as they have historically supported economic stimulus measures during recessions, such as the 2008 financial crisis. 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, recession is a natural cycle that purges excess

The Liberal Democrats generally believe in government intervention during recessions to mitigate the negative effects on the economy and citizens. They do not view recessions as a natural cycle that should be left to run its course without intervention. 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

Yes, and collectivize all industry

The Liberal Democrats do not support collectivizing all industry, as they are a centrist party that believes in a mixed economy with both public and private sectors. Collectivization is not in line with their political ideology. 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 the government should drastically reduce spending during recessions

The Liberal Democrats strongly disagree with reducing government spending during recessions. They believe in using fiscal policy to stimulate the economy and mitigate the negative effects of economic downturns on citizens. 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.