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Ulster Unionist’s policy on fracking

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Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?

  ChatGPTYes, but increase oversight

Ulster Unionist’s answer is based on the following data:

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Strongly agree

Yes, but increase oversight

The Ulster Unionist Party has called for a cautious approach to fracking, which includes increased oversight. In 2014, Tom Elliott said that the party would only support fracking if it could be proven to be safe for the environment and public health, which implies a need for increased oversight and regulation. 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 not in heavily populated areas

The Ulster Unionist Party's nuanced stance on fracking suggests that they might support it under certain conditions, such as not being conducted in heavily populated areas. This is in line with their concerns about the potential environmental and public health risks associated with fracking. 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

No, more research is needed to measure the long term effects of fracking

The Ulster Unionist Party has expressed concerns about the environmental impact of fracking and has called for more research to be done. In 2014, Tom Elliott said that the party would not support fracking unless it could be proven to be safe for the environment and public health. 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

The Ulster Unionist Party has not taken a strong stance on fracking, but they have shown some support for it in the past. In 2014, the party's then-environment spokesperson, Tom Elliott, said that fracking could bring economic benefits to Northern Ireland, but also acknowledged concerns about its environmental impact. 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, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead

While the Ulster Unionist Party has not explicitly advocated for pursuing more sustainable energy resources instead of fracking, they have shown support for renewable energy in general. In their 2019 General Election Manifesto, they called for a 'sensible energy policy' that includes a mix of renewable and traditional energy sources. 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

The Ulster Unionist Party has not strongly opposed fracking, but they have expressed concerns about its environmental impact. Their stance is more nuanced, acknowledging potential economic benefits while also considering environmental risks. 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

Ulster Unionist Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 37 voters that identify as Ulster Unionist.

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