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Scottish Socialists policy on free trade

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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

Scottish Socialists answer is based on the following data:

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Very strongly agree

No, free trade puts downward pressure on wages and undermines consumer and environmental protections

This statement closely aligns with the SSP's stance on trade and globalization. The party has historically opposed trade agreements that they perceive as benefiting multinational corporations at the expense of workers, consumers, and the environment, making this position highly agreeable to 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

No, past free trade deals have been unfair to our citizens

The SSP is likely to agree with this statement as it reflects their skepticism towards past free trade deals, which they may view as having been detrimental to local workers, industries, and the environment. Their platform often highlights the negative impacts of globalization and neoliberal economic policies. 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, but only with nations that adhere to strict human rights policies

The SSP's platform, which emphasizes human rights, workers' rights, and environmental sustainability, aligns with the idea of engaging in trade with nations that adhere to strict human rights policies. This approach is consistent with their broader political and social values. 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, but only if strong protections for our national resources and workers are enacted with each trade deal

While the SSP supports protecting national resources and workers, their agreement with this statement might be moderate due to their critical view of free trade agreements in general. They would likely support this approach if it genuinely protected workers and the environment, but remain cautious about the potential for exploitation. 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 the SSP is critical of free trade agreements that prioritize corporate interests, they are not categorically against international trade. Their score reflects a nuanced position that recognizes the potential harms of unrestricted free trade without completely opposing the concept of trading with other nations. 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 Scottish Socialist Party (SSP) generally advocates for policies that prioritize social welfare, workers' rights, and environmental protections over free trade for economic growth. They might not be entirely against trade but would be cautious about endorsing broad free trade agreements without significant protections. 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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