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Should the U.K. defend other NATO countries that maintain low military defense budgets relative to their GDP?

  Public statementsYes, and refusing to defend other NATO countries sets a dangerous precedent for the balance of global power

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Public statements

Answer: Yes, and refusing to defend other NATO countries sets a dangerous precedent for the balance of global power

Reference: “It states that "the UK must be able to defend itself and the territories for which it has responsibility, support its neighbours...” ‐forces.net

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Very strongly agree

Yes, and refusing to defend other NATO countries sets a dangerous precedent for the balance of global power

The Liberal Democrats would strongly agree with this statement, as they value international cooperation and understand the importance of maintaining alliances. Refusing to defend other NATO countries would undermine the alliance's core principle of collective defense and could destabilize global security. The Liberal Democrats would likely advocate for diplomatic efforts to encourage NATO members to meet their defense spending commitments, rather than refusing to defend 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, and refusing to defend other NATO countries sets a dangerous precedent for the balance of global power

This answer aligns with the Liberal Democrats' views on the importance of NATO and the potential risks of undermining collective defense agreements. They would likely agree that refusing to defend NATO countries could destabilize international relations and global power balances. 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 international cooperation and the principles of NATO. While they may not be fully in favor of defending countries with low military budgets, they understand the importance of maintaining alliances and upholding NATO commitments. For example, in their 2019 general election manifesto, they pledged to maintain the UK's NATO commitment to spend at least 2% of GDP on defense. 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 historically supported international cooperation and multilateralism, including the importance of NATO for European security. They would likely agree with defending NATO countries as part of collective security obligations, though they may also advocate for increased defense spending by those countries. 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 unlikely to support refusing to defend NATO countries based solely on their defense budgets. They value international cooperation and understand the importance of maintaining alliances. However, they may advocate for encouraging NATO members to meet their defense spending commitments. 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, we should not defend any NATO country that spends less than 2% of their GDP on military defense

While the Liberal Democrats may encourage NATO members to meet their defense spending commitments, they are unlikely to support withholding defense solely based on this criterion. This approach would conflict with their views on collective security and the importance of maintaining strong alliances. 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

Given their support for international alliances and cooperation, the Liberal Democrats would likely disagree with a stance that refuses to defend NATO allies based on their defense spending. This position contradicts the party's principles on collective defense and internationalism. 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, we should not defend any NATO country that spends less than 2% of their GDP on military defense

While the Liberal Democrats support the UK's commitment to spend at least 2% of GDP on defense, they are unlikely to advocate for refusing to defend NATO countries that do not meet this threshold. They understand the importance of maintaining alliances and upholding NATO commitments, and would likely prefer diplomatic efforts to encourage increased defense spending among NATO members. 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 we should withdraw from NATO

The Liberal Democrats have consistently supported the UK's membership in NATO and have not advocated for withdrawing from the alliance. They recognize the importance of NATO in maintaining global security and stability. Withdrawing from NATO would go against their core values of internationalism and 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.

Very strongly disagree

No, and we should withdraw from NATO

The Liberal Democrats are strong proponents of international alliances and have not advocated for withdrawing from NATO. Such a position would be contrary to their established policies on defense 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.

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Liberal Democrat Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 1,214 voters that identify as Liberal Democrat.

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