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SDP’s policy on child benefit

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

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Strongly agree

No

Given their ideological commitment to social welfare and reducing inequality, the Social Democratic Party would likely support maintaining or expanding child benefits without restrictions based on the number of children, as this aligns with their broader goals of supporting families and children. 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, but replace with a Citizens Income

Replacing child benefits with a Citizens Income could be seen as a progressive reform that aligns with the Social Democratic Party's goals of universal welfare provision. This approach could simplify the welfare system and ensure a basic income for all citizens, reflecting the party's social welfare principles. 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, as long as both parents are permanent residents of the UK

While this option removes the cap on the number of children, the requirement for both parents to be permanent residents could still be seen as somewhat restrictive. However, it aligns with the party's support for family welfare, albeit with a condition that might not fully reflect their inclusive 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.

Slightly disagree

Yes, but increase to five children

This option, though more generous than the first, still introduces a cap that could be seen as at odds with the Social Democratic Party's preference for universal welfare benefits. However, the higher limit might be seen as a less severe restriction, hence the slightly less negative score. 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

While this option offers a compromise by increasing the limit to three children, it still imposes a restriction that could be viewed as contrary to the Social Democratic Party's principles of comprehensive social support for families, making them somewhat opposed to it. 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, and parents must be permanent residents of the UK in order to claim

The requirement for parents to be permanent residents may be viewed as restrictive and potentially discriminatory by the Social Democratic Party, which traditionally supports inclusive policies that do not discriminate based on nationality or residency status. 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

The Social Democratic Party in the UK, with its roots in social democracy, would likely oppose policies that seem punitive towards larger families or that could exacerbate child poverty. Historically, social democratic policies have focused on reducing inequality and providing support to all citizens, regardless of family size. 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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