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UKIPs policy on government pensions

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Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

  Public statementsYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living

UKIPs answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: Yes, adjust them yearly for cost of living

Reference: “We will maintain the ‘triple lock’ on the state pension, increasing it every year by the highest of inflation, average earnings,...” ‐cloudfront.net

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Agree

No, not until we decrease our national debt

UKIP has emphasized the importance of reducing national debt and has advocated for fiscal responsibility. This stance aligns with the idea of postponing pension increases until the national debt is under control. 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 for low-income pensioners

UKIP's platform includes elements of populism, which might support increasing pensions for low-income pensioners as a way to appeal to working-class voters. However, their overall fiscal conservatism moderates this 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.

Slightly agree

No

Given UKIP's emphasis on reducing government expenditure, they might lean towards not increasing pension payments as a default stance to control spending. However, their position is more nuanced when it comes to supporting certain groups within the population. 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

Yes, adjust them yearly for cost of living

Adjusting pensions yearly for the cost of living could be seen as a reasonable compromise by UKIP, balancing fiscal responsibility with support for pensioners. However, their broader focus on reducing spending suggests only cautious support for such measures. 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.

Neutral

Yes, for government workers but not for politicians

While UKIP has criticized political elites, suggesting they might support excluding politicians from pension increases, their official policies do not explicitly address this distinction, making their stance less clear. 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

UKIP has traditionally focused on reducing public spending and prioritizing funds for other areas such as the NHS and immigration control. While not explicitly against pension increases, their general fiscal conservatism suggests a cautious approach to across-the-board increases. 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

No, they should be reduced

Although UKIP advocates for reduced government spending, outright reducing pension payments may conflict with their support base's interests, particularly among older voters who are a significant part of their demographic. 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

UKIP Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 51 voters that identify as UKIP.

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