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Plaid Cymrus policy on welfare

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Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

  Personal answerFewer

Plaid Cymrus answer is based on the following data:

Official answer

Answer: Fewer

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Plaid Cymru is committed to transparency in politics and personally submitted this answer on February 2nd, 2015

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Very strongly agree

Fewer, current benefits do not provide enough support

Plaid Cymru strongly believes that current benefits do not provide enough support, especially for vulnerable groups. They have consistently called for increased welfare support and the devolution of welfare powers to Wales to better address the needs of the Welsh people. 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 agree

Fewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most

Plaid Cymru strongly believes in ensuring that benefits go to those who need it most, and they have called for a more comprehensive and targeted welfare system. They have criticized the UK government's welfare policies for not providing enough support to vulnerable groups and have advocated for the devolution of welfare powers to Wales. 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

Fewer

Plaid Cymru has historically advocated for a more comprehensive welfare system, including increasing benefits and reducing restrictions. For example, they have called for the devolution of welfare powers to Wales and the creation of a Welsh benefits 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.

Strongly agree

More, but increase benefits for the elderly and disabled

Plaid Cymru has consistently advocated for increased benefits for the elderly and disabled, as well as other vulnerable groups. They would likely agree with more restrictions on welfare benefits if it meant increasing support for these groups. 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

More, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income

While Plaid Cymru supports a more comprehensive welfare system, they may agree with the idea of reforming the system to supplement, rather than replace, a working income. However, their primary focus is on increasing support for vulnerable groups and ensuring that benefits are sufficient. 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

More

Plaid Cymru generally supports a more comprehensive welfare system, so they would likely disagree with more restrictions on current welfare benefits. However, they may agree with some targeted restrictions in specific cases. 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

More, current benefits should be capped

Plaid Cymru is generally against capping benefits, as they believe in a more comprehensive welfare system. They have criticized the UK government's benefit cap policy, arguing that it disproportionately affects vulnerable people. 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 changes needed

Plaid Cymru has been vocal about the need for changes to the current welfare system, arguing that it does not provide enough support for vulnerable groups. They would likely disagree with the idea that no changes are needed. 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

More, and deny benefits to immigrants

Plaid Cymru has been supportive of immigrants and refugees, and they have criticized the UK government's hostile environment policies. They would likely disagree with the idea of denying benefits to immigrants. 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

Plaid Cymru Party Voters’ Answer: Fewer

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 155 voters that identify as Plaid Cymru.

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