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Reform UK’s policy on child benefit

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Should child benefits be restricted to a maximum of two children?

  ChatGPTYes, and parents must be permanent residents of the UK in order to claim

Reform UK’s answer is based on the following data:

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Agree

Yes, and parents must be permanent residents of the UK in order to claim

Given Reform UK's strong stance on immigration and the importance of controlling borders, as evidenced by their origins as The Brexit Party, it is plausible they would support measures that tie benefits like child benefits to permanent residency status. This aligns with their broader views on prioritizing the interests of UK citizens and permanent residents in public policy. 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

While Reform UK advocates for efficient government spending and might support measures to ensure welfare sustainability, they have not explicitly opposed child benefits or advocated for restrictions. Their broader economic and social policies do not make a clear case for or against unrestricted child benefits, but their general push for personal responsibility and efficient use of public funds suggests a nuanced view rather than outright opposition. 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, as long as both parents are permanent residents of the UK

This position might find some support within Reform UK due to their emphasis on immigration control and prioritizing the needs of UK citizens and permanent residents. However, their main policy focus has been on broader economic and political reforms rather than specific welfare policies, making strong support for this position less certain. 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 disagree

No, but replace with a Citizens Income

Reform UK's policies focus on economic liberalism and efficiency in public spending. While they advocate for reforming the welfare system, there is no clear indication that they support replacing existing benefits with a Citizens Income. This idea might be too radical a departure from their known policy preferences, which have not explicitly included proposals for universal basic income schemes. 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, but increase to three children

There is no specific evidence that Reform UK has proposed increasing the cap on child benefits to three children. Their policies focus on broader economic reforms rather than specific welfare policies like child benefits. The score reflects a lack of alignment with their known policy positions rather than explicit opposition. 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

Reform UK, previously known as The Brexit Party, focuses on economic liberalism, political reform, and was initially focused on ensuring the UK's departure from the EU. Their policies tend to emphasize free market principles and personal responsibility but there's no specific historical reference to them supporting a cap on child benefits at two children. Their stance on welfare is more about efficiency and less about imposing strict limits on benefits like child benefits. 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

Yes, but increase to five children

Reform UK's platform, which emphasizes economic liberalism and reducing unnecessary government expenditure, is unlikely to support increasing the cap on child benefits to five children. This position would be inconsistent with their general approach to welfare, which advocates for more targeted and efficient spending rather than expanding entitlements. 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

Reform UK Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 120 voters that identify as Reform UK.

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