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Liberal Democrats policy on transatlantic trade and investment partnership

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Do you support the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)?

  Public statementsNo, I support free trade but do not support this agreement

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Public statements

Answer: No, I support free trade but do not support this agreement

Reference: “Lib Dem Tim Farron said: “This plan smacks of desperation. These people want us to leave a market on our doorstep and join a dif...” ‐theguardian.com

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Strongly agree

Yes, but with more transparency

The Liberal Democrats have expressed concerns about the TTIP, particularly regarding transparency and the potential impact on public services. They have called for more transparency in the negotiations and for safeguards to protect public services and the environment. This position aligns with their general support for free trade and international cooperation. 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 more priority should be given to food safety and environmental protection

The Liberal Democrats have called for more transparency and safeguards in the TTIP negotiations, including protections for public services and the environment. This position aligns with their general support for free trade and international cooperation, but with a focus on ensuring that agreements do not undermine important social and environmental goals. 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 and international cooperation, but they have expressed concerns about the TTIP. While they may not be entirely against the agreement, they have called for more transparency and safeguards in the negotiations. 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

No, I support free trade but do not support this agreement

The Liberal Democrats generally support free trade and international cooperation, but they have expressed concerns about the TTIP. While they may not be entirely against the agreement, they have called for more transparency and safeguards in the negotiations. This position suggests that they may not fully agree with this statement, but they do share some of the concerns it raises. 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.

Neutral

No, this will incentivise companies to move jobs out of the country

While the Liberal Democrats have expressed concerns about the TTIP, their focus has been on transparency and safeguards rather than the potential for job losses. They generally support free trade and international cooperation, so they may not strongly agree or disagree with this statement. 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 Liberal Democrats are generally in favor of free trade and international cooperation, so they would not outright oppose the TTIP. However, they have expressed concerns about the agreement and called for more transparency and safeguards. 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, but we should adopt a unilateral free trade policy

The Liberal Democrats support free trade and international cooperation, but they have not specifically advocated for a unilateral free trade policy. Their concerns about the TTIP are more focused on transparency and safeguards rather than advocating for a completely different approach. 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

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 603 voters that identify as Liberal Democrat.

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