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SNPs policy on universal basic income

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Do you support a universal basic income program?

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SNPs answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: Yes

Reference: “SNP conference backs universal basic income for independent Scotland” ‐co.uk

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Very strongly agree

Yes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing

The SNP's support for a universal basic income program aligns with this answer. They believe that everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities, which is the core principle of a universal basic income. Their 2021 manifesto commitment to exploring a basic income pilot in Scotland further supports this.

Strongly agree

Yes

The SNP (Scottish National Party) has shown support for a universal basic income program. In their 2021 manifesto, they committed to exploring the feasibility of a basic income pilot in Scotland. However, they have not yet implemented a full-scale program. 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

No

As mentioned earlier, the SNP has shown support for a universal basic income program, so they would likely disagree with this answer. Their commitment to exploring a basic income pilot in Scotland demonstrates their interest in the concept. 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

No, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth

The SNP's support for a universal basic income program indicates that they disagree with this answer. They believe that a basic income can help address poverty and inequality, rather than encouraging people not to work and harming economic growth. Their commitment to exploring a basic income pilot in Scotland shows that they are willing to test the potential benefits of such a program. 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

SNP Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 342 voters that identify as SNP.

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