TheyWorkForYou Election: It's job interview time for your next MP!

This page shows the questions asked, and which candidates have responded so far, for TheyWorkForYou's election survey in the constituency of Copeland. The results will be published in a quiz before election day.

National issues - Determined by a politically balanced expert panel

1. 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.
- Agree (strongly)
- Agree
- Neutral
- Disagree
- Disagree (strongly)
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2. The British government interferes too much with business.
- Agree (strongly)
- Agree
- Neutral
- Disagree
- Disagree (strongly)
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3. Government should tackle climate change aggressively even if it means energy bills go up.
- Agree (strongly)
- Agree
- Neutral
- Disagree
- Disagree (strongly)
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4. It would be a big problem if Britain became more economically unequal over the next 5 years.
- Agree (strongly)
- Agree
- Neutral
- Disagree
- Disagree (strongly)
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5. Despite the recession, Britain should increase spending on public sector services.
- Agree (strongly)
- Agree
- Neutral
- Disagree
- Disagree (strongly)
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6. People should provide for their own retirement, and not demand the state to help them do so.
- Agree (strongly)
- Agree
- Neutral
- Disagree
- Disagree (strongly)
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7. Immigration levels are too high.
- Agree (strongly)
- Agree
- Neutral
- Disagree
- Disagree (strongly)
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8. There are too many CCTV cameras in Britain.
- Agree (strongly)
- Agree
- Neutral
- Disagree
- Disagree (strongly)
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9. A married, heterosexual couple provide the best environment in which to raise a family.
- Agree (strongly)
- Agree
- Neutral
- Disagree
- Disagree (strongly)
Optional space for short explanation (not required, 250 characters max):
10. In general, politicians in Britain are honest.
- Agree (strongly)
- Agree
- Neutral
- Disagree
- Disagree (strongly)
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11. The arts in Britain should pay for themselves, and not rely on Government subsidy.
- Agree (strongly)
- Agree
- Neutral
- Disagree
- Disagree (strongly)
Optional space for short explanation (not required, 250 characters max):
12. The new British government should begin negotiations to leave the European Union.
- Agree (strongly)
- Agree
- Neutral
- Disagree
- Disagree (strongly)
Optional space for short explanation (not required, 250 characters max):
13. Even if Iran develops a nuclear weapon, Britain should not support any military action against Iran.
- Agree (strongly)
- Agree
- Neutral
- Disagree
- Disagree (strongly)
Optional space for short explanation (not required, 250 characters max):
14. British troops should stay in Afghanistan as long as they are needed.
- Agree (strongly)
- Agree
- Neutral
- Disagree
- Disagree (strongly)
Optional space for short explanation (not required, 250 characters max):
15. Britain spends too much money on foreign aid.
- Agree (strongly)
- Agree
- Neutral
- Disagree
- Disagree (strongly)
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Local issues - Submitted by volunteers in Copeland constituency

1. The council should launch a drive to introduce new businesses and a diversification of jobs into Whitehaven.
- Agree (strongly)
- Agree
- Neutral
- Disagree
- Disagree (strongly)
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2. Drinking venues in the town centre should have their licenses reduced.
- Agree (strongly)
- Agree
- Neutral
- Disagree
- Disagree (strongly)
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3. A 'family fun pool' similar to the Keswick Spa should be built for Whitehaven Town Centre.
- Agree (strongly)
- Agree
- Neutral
- Disagree
- Disagree (strongly)
Optional space for short explanation (not required, 250 characters max):
4. Compulsory purchase land to widen the St Bees - Whitehaven road beside the Low Road, Whitehaven shouldn't go ahead.
- Agree (strongly)
- Agree
- Neutral
- Disagree
- Disagree (strongly)
Optional space for short explanation (not required, 250 characters max):
5. The A595 bypass needs to be extended past Parton, with a roundabout at Rectory Brow.
- Agree (strongly)
- Agree
- Neutral
- Disagree
- Disagree (strongly)
Optional space for short explanation (not required, 250 characters max):
6. NHS specialisms should be split between Whitehaven and Carlisle, not just focused in Carlisle.
- Agree (strongly)
- Agree
- Neutral
- Disagree
- Disagree (strongly)
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7. Pub tenants/landlords should be held more responsible in law for weekend drink-related problems.
- Agree (strongly)
- Agree
- Neutral
- Disagree
- Disagree (strongly)
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8. Broadband access provision in the area is limited and too slow. Public subsidies and regulation should be introduced as a matter of urgency to rectify this.
- Agree (strongly)
- Agree
- Neutral
- Disagree
- Disagree (strongly)
Optional space for short explanation (not required, 250 characters max):

This is not a real survey, just a sample, so there is no autosave or submit button.

TheyWorkForYou 2010 General Election MP candidate survey

Candidates in Copeland

Questions asked in Copeland

National issues - Determined by a politically balanced expert panel

Local issues - Submitted by volunteers in Copeland constituency

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