This page contains the views of the MP candidates for West Bromwich West on a wide range of issues

To see how their views compare with yours, pick any quote below and select your view.

Stop press: 4 of your candidates haven't gone on the record!

Sadie Smith
(Liberal Democrats)

Malcolm Ford
(UK Independence Party - UKIP)

Andrew Hardie
(Conservative Party)

Russ Green
(British National Party)

Let's start by looking at the local 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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  Adrian Bailey (Labour Party)		agrees

• The British government interferes too much with business.

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  Adrian Bailey (Labour Party)				disagrees

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

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  Adrian Bailey (Labour Party)				disagrees
  	“Govet has and should continue to introduce energy saving measures to obviate any potential increase in bills arising from climate change initiatives.”

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

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  Adrian Bailey (Labour Party)		agrees

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

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  Adrian Bailey (Labour Party)		agrees
  	“At least in short term to sustain demand until recovery and businesses are secured. Any future reductions will depend on economic growth and effeiciency savings.”

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

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  Adrian Bailey (Labour Party)				disagrees

• Immigration levels are too high.

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  Adrian Bailey (Labour Party)			is neutral
  	“Controlled immigration is necessary to sustain local manufacturing businesses that cannot get recruits from the local labour force. Every effort should be made to overcome the social and educational obstacles behind this shortage.”

• There are too many CCTV cameras in Britain.

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  Adrian Bailey (Labour Party)				disagrees

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

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  Adrian Bailey (Labour Party)			is neutral
  	“In an ideal world this would be so. I have met many heterosexual couples who seem unable to raise children pproperly and therefore would not be dogmantic about it.”

• In general, politicians in Britain are honest.

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  Adrian Bailey (Labour Party)		agrees

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

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  Adrian Bailey (Labour Party)				disagrees

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

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  Adrian Bailey (Labour Party)					strongly disagrees
  	“This is a fantasy option. There are 3 million jobs dependent on Erope and over half our trade is with Europe. Joint Euro action is needed on a range of issues from climate changwe to immigration control.”

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

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  Adrian Bailey (Labour Party)		agrees

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

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  Adrian Bailey (Labour Party)		agrees

• Britain spends too much money on foreign aid.

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  Adrian Bailey (Labour Party)				disagrees

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In many places, key candidates have refused to go on the record (and sometimes we've been unable to get in touch with them). As a poor substitute, you can see a rough version of how each party answers on average over at our partner site, Democracy Club.

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