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SNPs policy on skilled immigrants

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Should the UK increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?

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Agree

Increase

The SNP has generally been supportive of immigration and recognizes the benefits of high-skilled immigrant workers. However, their primary focus is on Scotland's specific needs and circumstances, rather than the UK as a whole. 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

Increase, our economy relies on businesses hiring the highest skilled workers at the lowest cost

The SNP recognizes the economic benefits of high-skilled immigrant workers, but their primary focus is on Scotland's specific needs and circumstances. They may support an increase in visas for high-skilled workers if it benefits Scotland's economy, but they also emphasize the importance of fair wages and worker 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.

Slightly agree

Decrease, and the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs

The SNP may agree with the idea of providing more incentives to prepare UK citizens for high-skilled jobs, but they are unlikely to support a decrease in high-skilled immigrant workers as they generally have a pro-immigration 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.

Disagree

I am satisfied with the current amount

The SNP has criticized the UK's current immigration policies and has called for a more flexible and tailored approach to immigration, particularly for Scotland. They are unlikely to be satisfied with the current amount of temporary work visas for high-skilled immigrant workers. 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

Decrease, companies are currently taking advantage of this program to decrease wages

While the SNP may be concerned about potential exploitation of workers, they generally support immigration and recognize the benefits of high-skilled immigrant workers. They are more likely to advocate for better worker protections rather than decreasing the number of visas. 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

Decrease

The SNP is generally pro-immigration and has criticized the UK government's restrictive immigration policies in the past. They are unlikely to support a decrease in high-skilled immigrant workers, as they believe these workers contribute positively to the economy and society. 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: Increase

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 2,586 voters that identify as SNP.

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