This page contains the views of the MP candidates for Stoke-on-Trent North on a wide range of issues

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• Stallholders in Burslem Friday market should have their charges waived to protect fresh food availability and build the market back up.

  Select what YOU think to reveal their answers:	strongly agree	agree	neutral	disagree	strongly disagree
  John Fisher (Liberal Democrats)	strongly agrees
  Melanie Baddeley (British National Party)		agrees
  Andrew Large (Conservative Party)				disagrees
  Joan Walley (Labour Party)		agrees
  	“Stoke-on-Trent Council needs to urgently assess its policy on markets and make arrangements to ensure fresh food is available. A farmers market should also be explored on a regular basis.”

• The Burslem Library and associated community facilities should continue to be housed at the Wedgwood Institute.

  Select what YOU think to reveal their answers:	strongly agree	agree	neutral	disagree	strongly disagree
  John Fisher (Liberal Democrats)			is neutral
  Melanie Baddeley (British National Party)			is neutral
  Andrew Large (Conservative Party)			is neutral
  Joan Walley (Labour Party)	strongly agrees
  	“Community groups should receive funding to prepare a business plan for the long term use of the Wedgwood Institute. This needs to be the first phase development in respect of the surrounding businesses. A community enterprise model should be used.”

• Public funding should be found for Tunstall Pool and Burslem Gymnastic Centre to be maintained and developed.

  Select what YOU think to reveal their answers:	strongly agree	agree	neutral	disagree	strongly disagree
  John Fisher (Liberal Democrats)	strongly agrees
  Melanie Baddeley (British National Party)		agrees
  Andrew Large (Conservative Party)			is neutral
  Joan Walley (Labour Party)	strongly agrees
  	“I have met with the Heritage Lottery Fund, Sport England, Swimming Association and UK Gymnastics to discuss how to secure a future for both sites and I have their support for this campaign. If re-elected I will continue to press for this.”

• Funding should be found to enable free parking in Bursem.

  Select what YOU think to reveal their answers:	strongly agree	agree	neutral	disagree	strongly disagree
  John Fisher (Liberal Democrats)			is neutral
  Melanie Baddeley (British National Party)			is neutral
  Andrew Large (Conservative Party)			is neutral
  Joan Walley (Labour Party)	strongly agrees
  	“This needs to be done on an interim basis to encourage investment in the town.”

National statements

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• Many people think taxes will have to rise in the next parliament to cut Britain's budget deficit. If they do, any increases should disproportionately be paid by higher earners.

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  John Fisher (Liberal Democrats)		agrees
  Melanie Baddeley (British National Party)		agrees
  Andrew Large (Conservative Party)		agrees
  Joan Walley (Labour Party)	strongly agrees

• The British government interferes too much with business.

  Select what YOU think to reveal their answers:	strongly agree	agree	neutral	disagree	strongly disagree
  John Fisher (Liberal Democrats)	strongly agrees
  Melanie Baddeley (British National Party)		agrees
  Andrew Large (Conservative Party)		agrees
  Joan Walley (Labour Party)				disagrees

• Government should tackle climate change aggressively even if it means energy bills go up.

  Select what YOU think to reveal their answers:	strongly agree	agree	neutral	disagree	strongly disagree
  John Fisher (Liberal Democrats)		agrees
  Melanie Baddeley (British National Party)				disagrees
  Andrew Large (Conservative Party)				disagrees
  Joan Walley (Labour Party)		agrees
  	“Efforts to tackle climate change should include enery efficiency measures which will help to keep energy bills down.”

• It would be a big problem if Britain became more economically unequal over the next 5 years.

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  John Fisher (Liberal Democrats)	strongly agrees
  Melanie Baddeley (British National Party)		agrees
  Andrew Large (Conservative Party)		agrees
  Joan Walley (Labour Party)		agrees

• Despite the recession, Britain should increase spending on public sector services.

  Select what YOU think to reveal their answers:	strongly agree	agree	neutral	disagree	strongly disagree
  John Fisher (Liberal Democrats)		agrees
  Melanie Baddeley (British National Party)		agrees
  Andrew Large (Conservative Party)					strongly disagrees
  Joan Walley (Labour Party)		agrees

• People should provide for their own retirement, and not demand the state to help them do so.

  Select what YOU think to reveal their answers:	strongly agree	agree	neutral	disagree	strongly disagree
  John Fisher (Liberal Democrats)			is neutral
  Melanie Baddeley (British National Party)				disagrees
  Andrew Large (Conservative Party)		agrees
  Joan Walley (Labour Party)				disagrees

• Immigration levels are too high.

  Select what YOU think to reveal their answers:	strongly agree	agree	neutral	disagree	strongly disagree
  John Fisher (Liberal Democrats)		agrees
  Melanie Baddeley (British National Party)		agrees
  Andrew Large (Conservative Party)		agrees
  Joan Walley (Labour Party)			is neutral

• There are too many CCTV cameras in Britain.

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  John Fisher (Liberal Democrats)	strongly agrees
  Melanie Baddeley (British National Party)			is neutral
  Andrew Large (Conservative Party)			is neutral
  Joan Walley (Labour Party)				disagrees

• A married, heterosexual couple provide the best environment in which to raise a family.

  Select what YOU think to reveal their answers:	strongly agree	agree	neutral	disagree	strongly disagree
  John Fisher (Liberal Democrats)			is neutral
  Melanie Baddeley (British National Party)			is neutral
  Andrew Large (Conservative Party)		agrees
  Joan Walley (Labour Party)			is neutral

• In general, politicians in Britain are honest.

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  John Fisher (Liberal Democrats)		agrees
  Melanie Baddeley (British National Party)				disagrees
  	“Most are except labour & tory politicians who lie through their teeth..........i dont know how they sleep at night...”
  Andrew Large (Conservative Party)		agrees
  Joan Walley (Labour Party)		agrees

• The arts in Britain should pay for themselves, and not rely on Government subsidy.

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  John Fisher (Liberal Democrats)				disagrees
  Melanie Baddeley (British National Party)				disagrees
  Andrew Large (Conservative Party)				disagrees
  Joan Walley (Labour Party)				disagrees

• The new British government should begin negotiations to leave the European Union.

  Select what YOU think to reveal their answers:	strongly agree	agree	neutral	disagree	strongly disagree
  John Fisher (Liberal Democrats)					strongly disagrees
  Melanie Baddeley (British National Party)		agrees
  Andrew Large (Conservative Party)				disagrees
  Joan Walley (Labour Party)					strongly disagrees

• Even if Iran develops a nuclear weapon, Britain should not support any military action against Iran.

  Select what YOU think to reveal their answers:	strongly agree	agree	neutral	disagree	strongly disagree
  John Fisher (Liberal Democrats)	strongly agrees
  Melanie Baddeley (British National Party)		agrees
  Andrew Large (Conservative Party)				disagrees
  Joan Walley (Labour Party)				disagrees

• British troops should stay in Afghanistan as long as they are needed.

  Select what YOU think to reveal their answers:	strongly agree	agree	neutral	disagree	strongly disagree
  John Fisher (Liberal Democrats)		agrees
  Melanie Baddeley (British National Party)				disagrees
  Andrew Large (Conservative Party)				disagrees
  Joan Walley (Labour Party)		agrees

• Britain spends too much money on foreign aid.

  Select what YOU think to reveal their answers:	strongly agree	agree	neutral	disagree	strongly disagree
  John Fisher (Liberal Democrats)					strongly disagrees
  Melanie Baddeley (British National Party)	strongly agrees
  Andrew Large (Conservative Party)				disagrees
  Joan Walley (Labour Party)				disagrees

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