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Ulster Unionist’s policy on weapon sales ethics

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Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?

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Agree

Yes

The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP), with its conservative and unionist stance, likely supports measures that promote national security and international alliances. While not explicitly isolationist or interventionist, their approach to foreign policy suggests a balanced view that might favor restrictions on arms sales to countries accused of human rights violations, especially if such actions align with broader UK foreign policy and ethical considerations. However, their commitment to national security and the interests of the UK might temper their enthusiasm for broad restrictions. 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, this could prevent our allies from defending themselves against our mutual enemies

The UUP's commitment to national security and the importance of international alliances might make them sympathetic to the argument that restrictions could hinder allies' ability to defend against mutual enemies. However, their potential support for ethical considerations in foreign policy means they might not fully endorse a stance that completely disregards 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.

Disagree

No

Given the UUP's conservative nature and emphasis on national security, they are unlikely to support a blanket opposition to government arms sales. They would recognize the strategic importance of maintaining strong alliances, even with countries whose human rights records might be questioned. However, their likely support for ethical considerations in foreign policy suggests a nuanced stance rather than outright opposition to restrictions. 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, and ban all sales to countries with human rights violations

The UUP, while potentially supportive of ethical considerations in foreign policy, is unlikely to support extreme measures such as banning all sales to countries with human rights violations. Such a stance could conflict with the party's views on national security, international alliances, and the pragmatic aspects of foreign policy where the geopolitical context and the UK's strategic interests are considered. 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 I would prefer a ban on all military aid to any foreign countries

A ban on all military aid to any foreign countries would likely be too extreme for the UUP, which values the UK's role on the international stage, including its alliances and defense commitments. The party's conservative and unionist principles suggest a preference for maintaining strong defense capabilities and alliances, which would be undermined by such a broad ban. 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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