Liberal Democrat Party

Strongly agree

No, free schools divert money away from existing schools

This aligns closely with the Liberal Democrats' concerns about the impact of free schools on existing educational institutions. They have been vocal about the risks of diverting funding from public schools, which is a central pillar of their education policy, emphasizing the need to protect and invest in the current public education 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.

Agree

Yes, free schools will create more local competition and increase standards

The Liberal Democrats have historically supported the idea that free schools can create more local competition and increase standards. In the 2010 coalition government, they supported the introduction of free schools as a way to give parents and communities more choice in education. However, their support has been tempered by concerns about the impact on existing schools and the need for proper regulation. 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

No

Given their focus on public education and concerns about diverting funds from state schools, the Liberal Democrats would likely support the notion that public money should not be used to start 'free schools' that could undermine existing public education infrastructure. 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 have a mixed stance on free schools. While they have supported the idea of allowing more local control and choice in education, they have also expressed concerns about the potential negative impact on existing schools. In the 2010 coalition government, they supported the introduction of free schools but later criticized their implementation. 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, free schools divert money away from existing schools

The Liberal Democrats have expressed concerns that free schools can divert money away from existing schools, particularly if they are not properly regulated and targeted to areas with a genuine need for additional school places. In the 2015 general election, their manifesto called for a more regulated approach to free schools to ensure they do not negatively impact existing schools. However, they do not outright oppose the concept of free schools. 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 do not outright oppose the concept of free schools, but they have raised concerns about their impact on existing schools and the need for proper regulation and oversight. In the 2015 general election, their manifesto called for a more regulated approach to free schools, ensuring they are only established in areas with a shortage of school places. 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

Yes, free schools will create more local competition and increase standards

Although the Liberal Democrats value educational innovation and might see some merit in the argument that free schools can create competition and potentially raise standards, their overarching concern for the welfare of the public education system and its funding likely makes them skeptical of this 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.

Disagree

Yes

The Liberal Democrats have historically emphasized the importance of funding for public education and have been cautious about policies that could divert funds away from state schools. While they support innovation in education, their priority has been on ensuring that existing public schools are well-funded and effective. 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.