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Scottish Socialists policy on trident nuclear weapons programme

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Should the UK renew its Trident nuclear weapons programme?

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Scottish Socialists answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: No

Reference: “We will also campaign for the following measures, which are not within the Scottish Parliament’s powers: The removal of all nuc...” ‐scottishsocialistparty.org

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Very strongly agree

No, and the UK should encourage all countries to dismantle their nuclear weapon programmes

This answer aligns closely with the SSP's platform of not only opposing nuclear weapons in the UK but also advocating for global disarmament, reflecting their peace and disarmament 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.

Very strongly agree

No, and divert the funds into health, education, and welfare initiatives

Diverting funds from Trident to health, education, and welfare is in line with the SSP's priorities for public spending and social welfare, reflecting their broader political and 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

No

The SSP is generally against the renewal of Trident as part of its broader anti-nuclear stance, but this position does not fully encompass the party's desire for global disarmament. 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 remove the base from Scotland

While removing the base from Scotland might align with the SSP's desire to rid Scotland of nuclear weapons, it does not address their overall opposition to nuclear weapons, making this a partially agreeable stance. 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

Yes

The Scottish Socialist Party (SSP) has historically been against nuclear weapons, viewing them as a threat to global peace and a drain on resources that could be better spent on public services. 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

Yes, and upgrade the current programme

Upgrading the Trident programme is directly opposed to the SSP's stance on nuclear disarmament and their advocacy for reallocating defense spending to social programs. 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

Scottish Socialist Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 253 voters that identify as Scottish Socialist.

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