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Scottish Socialist Party

The Scottish Socialist Party (SSP) is a political party in Scotland that advocates for socialist principles and policies. Founded in 1998, it emerged from a coalition of socialists who sought to create a distinct, radical left-wing alternative in Scottish…  Read more

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Scottish Socialists policies on economic issues

These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average UK [United Kingdom] voter ranked them on the quiz.

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the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should the U.K. raise taxes on the rich?

SS>SS  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

SS>SS  ChatGPTYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

the Economy  ›  Tax Evasion

Should the government prosecute people who avoid paying taxes by hiding money in foreign bank accounts?

SS>SS  Public statementsYes

the Economy  ›  Inflation

Has the government done enough to lower inflation?

SS>SS  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

SS>SS  ChatGPTNo

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the Economy  ›  Mansion Tax

Should homeowners pay higher taxes on "mansions" valued over £2m?

SS>SS  Public statementsYes, this will help reduce wealth inequality in the UK

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should the U.K. raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

SS>SS  ChatGPTIncrease for large multinational corporations but lower for small businesses

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

SS>SS  Public statementsFewer, current benefits do not provide enough support

the Economy  ›  Inheritance Tax

Should the government abolish the inheritance tax?

SS>SS  ChatGPTNo, reform so the tax rate is based on the wealth of the recipient rather than the deceased

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should the United Kingdom transition to a four-day workweek?

SS>SS  ChatGPTYes, and require overtime pay for work over four days per week

the Economy  ›  Young Benefit Claimants

Should 18-21 year olds take on unpaid community work in order to claim benefits?

SS>SS  Public statementsNo

the Economy  ›  Tax Rate

Should the top tax rate of income over £150,000 be raised to 50 percent?

SS>SS  Public statementsYes

the Economy  ›  Child Benefit

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

SS>SS  Public statementsNo

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

SS>SS  ChatGPTYes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing

the Economy  ›  32-Hour Work Week

Do you support a 32-hour work week?

SS>SS  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  CEO Pay Cap

Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?

SS>SS  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Free Trade

Should the U.K. pursue free trade deals with other countries?

SS>SS  ChatGPTNo, free trade puts downward pressure on wages and undermines consumer and environmental protections

the Economy  ›  Bonus Cap

Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?

SS>SS  Public statementsYes

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

SS>SS  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

SS>SS  ChatGPTHelp

the Economy  ›  Private Equity Compensation

Should the government increase taxes on private equity executives?

SS>SS  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?

SS>SS  ChatGPTYes, but in the form of tax breaks for low income citizens

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

Should citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?

SS>SS  ChatGPTNo, too many wealthy citizens are abusing loopholes in offshore banking laws to evade taxes

the Economy  ›  Free Broadband

Should the government provide free broadband to all UK homes and businesses?

SS>SS  ChatGPTYes, only 7% of households in the UK have access to full-fiber broadband

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?

SS>SS  ChatGPTYes, and drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses

the Economy  ›  Bedroom Tax

Should tenants receive less benefits if they live in a housing association or council property with more bedrooms than occupants?

SS>SS  Public statementsNo

the Economy  ›  Non-Domicile Rule

Should the government abolish the non-domicile rule which allows residents to limit the tax paid on earnings outside the UK?

SS>SS  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Pensioners Tax Cuts

Should pensioners receive a tax cut of 300 pounds per year?

SS>SS  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

SS>SS  ChatGPTYes, but only for low-income pensioners

the Economy  ›  Buy to Let

Should mortgage lenders be allowed to provide buy-to-let mortgage loans?

SS>SS  Public statementsNo

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?

SS>SS  ChatGPTNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?

SS>SS  ChatGPTYes, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price

the Economy  ›  Public Sector Borrowing

Should the government reduce public sector borrowing?

SS>SS  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?

SS>SS  ChatGPTYes, the government should receive equity for any financial aid they provide to companies

the Economy  ›  Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership

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

SS>SS  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Decentralised Finance

Should the technology of our financial system transition to a decentralized protocol, that is not owned or controlled by any corporation, similar to the internet?

SS>SS  ChatGPTYes, this would reduce wealth inequality by providing more transparent, affordable, and inclusive access to financial services

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

SS>SS  ChatGPTNo, but the government should create an official digital currency

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

SS>SS  ChatGPTYes, but I would prefer if they were banned

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