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UKIPs policy on foreign aid

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Should the government increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

  Public statementsDecrease, and we should not give foreign aid to any countries

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Public statements

Answer: Decrease, and we should not give foreign aid to any countries

Reference: “UKIP will scrap the target of 0.7% GNI for Overseas Aid and return £14 billion to HM Treasury to assist our own citizens in our ...” ‐ukip.org

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Very strongly agree

Decrease, until we drastically reduce our national budget deficit

This aligns closely with UKIP's fiscal policies, which emphasize reducing the national budget deficit. They would likely strongly agree with decreasing foreign aid spending as a measure to achieve this goal. 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 agree

Decrease

UKIP supports the idea of decreasing foreign aid spending, as part of their broader platform focusing on reducing the UK's budget deficit and prioritizing spending within the country. 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 agree

Decrease, and deny aid to countries that harbour or promote terrorism

UKIP has expressed strong views on national security and has been critical of countries they perceive as not aligning with British interests or values. Decreasing aid to countries that harbor or promote terrorism would be consistent with their broader political 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.

Agree

Decrease, and we should not give foreign aid to any countries

While UKIP advocates for reducing foreign aid, suggesting a complete cessation to all countries might be more extreme than their official policy. However, they have expressed skepticism about the effectiveness of aid and have suggested significant cuts. 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 of spending

Given UKIP's stance on reducing foreign aid, they are unlikely to be satisfied with the current amount of spending, as they believe it to be excessive and prefer funds to be allocated to domestic concerns. 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

Increase, but only for countries that have no human rights violations

UKIP's platform generally does not prioritize foreign aid, and their focus on reducing spending makes it unlikely they would support an increase under any conditions, including for countries with no human rights violations. 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

Increase

UKIP has historically advocated for reducing foreign aid spending, arguing that the money could be better spent on domestic issues. They have consistently positioned themselves against increasing foreign aid. 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: Decrease

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 302 voters that identify as UKIP.

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