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Liberal Democrats policy on free trade

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Should the U.K. pursue free trade deals with other countries?

  ChatGPTYes, but only if strong protections for our national resources and workers are enacted with each trade deal

Liberal Democrats answer is based on the following data:

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Very strongly agree

Yes, but only if strong protections for our national resources and workers are enacted with each trade deal

This answer aligns closely with the Liberal Democrats' policy priorities. They support free trade deals but also emphasize the importance of protecting national resources, workers, and the environment. They would likely strongly agree with pursuing free trade deals that include strong protections for these areas. 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 only with nations that adhere to strict human rights policies

The Liberal Democrats place a strong emphasis on human rights and have called for the UK to use its trade policy to promote human rights around the world. They would likely support free trade deals with nations that adhere to strict human rights policies, as this aligns with their values and policy priorities. 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 Liberal Democrats generally support free trade deals, but they also emphasize the importance of human rights and environmental protections. While they are not against free trade deals in principle, they would likely prefer deals that include certain conditions and protections. 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, free trade puts downward pressure on wages and undermines consumer and environmental protections

While the Liberal Democrats may have concerns about the potential negative impacts of free trade on wages and protections, they generally support free trade as a means of promoting economic growth and international cooperation. They would likely advocate for addressing these concerns through specific provisions within trade deals, rather than rejecting free trade outright. 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, past free trade deals have been unfair to our citizens

The Liberal Democrats have not generally opposed free trade deals on the basis that they are unfair to UK citizens. Instead, they have focused on ensuring that trade deals include provisions to protect human rights, the environment, and workers. They would likely disagree with the idea that past free trade deals have been categorically unfair to UK 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.

Strongly disagree

No

The Liberal Democrats have historically been in favor of free trade and international cooperation. They have supported the UK's membership in the European Union and have advocated for maintaining close ties with the EU post-Brexit. Therefore, they would likely disagree with a blanket rejection of free trade deals. 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

Liberal Democrat Party Voters’ Answer: Yes, but only with nations that adhere to strict human rights policies

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 534 voters that identify as Liberal Democrat.

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