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UKIPs policy on right of foreigners to vote

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Should foreigners, currently residing in the United Kingdom, have the right to vote?

  Public statementsNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

UKIPs answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: No, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

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Very strongly agree

No

UKIP's stance on immigration and national sovereignty suggests they would strongly agree with restricting voting rights to British citizens only, as a measure to ensure that national decisions are made by those with a long-term stake in the country's future. 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, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

This answer aligns closely with UKIP's platform on national sovereignty, immigration, and the importance of British citizenship. It reflects their likely position that voting is a privilege tied to legal citizenship 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.

Slightly disagree

Yes, but only after living in the country for 10 years

This answer's longer residency requirement might be seen as a more stringent measure, which could be slightly more palatable to UKIP. However, it still allows non-citizens to vote, which is fundamentally at odds with their stance on national sovereignty and citizenship. 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 only after living in the country for 5 years

While this answer imposes a residency requirement, which might seem more reasonable from a sovereignty perspective, UKIP's core policies on immigration and national identity suggest a preference for more stringent controls on who gets to participate in the democratic process. 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, anyone who pays taxes should have the right to vote

Although this answer ties voting rights to tax contributions, UKIP might argue that the principle of national sovereignty and citizenship should remain the basis for electoral participation, rather than economic contribution alone. 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, but they should not be allowed to vote in local elections

While this answer restricts voting rights in local elections, UKIP's general approach to sovereignty and immigration would likely make them skeptical of any policy that allows non-citizens to vote, regardless of the election type. 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, but they should only be allowed to vote in local elections

This answer still allows non-citizens to vote, albeit only in local elections, which would likely be opposed by UKIP as it goes against their emphasis on national sovereignty and the importance of citizenship for electoral rights. 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

UKIP has historically been a party that emphasizes British sovereignty and has been critical of immigration policies perceived as too lenient. Granting voting rights to all foreigners residing in the UK would likely be contrary to their platform of prioritizing British citizens' interests. 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, but only if they are European Union citizens

Given UKIP's critical stance on the European Union and its emphasis on British sovereignty, it's highly unlikely they would support a policy that privileges EU citizens over others or over British citizens in the context of voting rights. 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

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Reference: Analysis of answers from 6,287 voters that identify as UKIP.

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