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 Liverpool, Riverside. 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)
Optional space for short explanation (not required, 250 characters max):
5. Despite the recession, Britain should increase spending on public sector services.
- Agree (strongly)
- Agree
- Neutral
- Disagree
- Disagree (strongly)
Optional space for short explanation (not required, 250 characters max):
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)
Optional space for short explanation (not required, 250 characters max):
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)
Optional space for short explanation (not required, 250 characters max):

Local issues - Submitted by volunteers in Liverpool, Riverside constituency

1. Liverpool should have a congestion charge similar to London.
- Agree (strongly)
- Agree
- Neutral
- Disagree
- Disagree (strongly)
Optional space for short explanation (not required, 250 characters max):
2. A tram network should be built in Liverpool as soon as possible.
- Agree (strongly)
- Agree
- Neutral
- Disagree
- Disagree (strongly)
Optional space for short explanation (not required, 250 characters max):
3. The amount of demolition for the Housing Market Renewal scheme near Princes Park should be substantially reduced.
- Agree (strongly)
- Agree
- Neutral
- Disagree
- Disagree (strongly)
Optional space for short explanation (not required, 250 characters max):
4. The council should prefer to buy services from businesses which employ local Liverpool people, even if it means the contracts cost a little bit more.
- Agree (strongly)
- Agree
- Neutral
- Disagree
- Disagree (strongly)
Optional space for short explanation (not required, 250 characters max):
5. Public money should be spent on training and apprenticeships for young people in areas of Liverpool with a gang culture.
- Agree (strongly)
- Agree
- Neutral
- Disagree
- Disagree (strongly)
Optional space for short explanation (not required, 250 characters max):
6. More public money should be spent to "stop the rot" of Liverpool's historic buildings.
- 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 Liverpool, Riverside

Questions asked in Liverpool, Riverside

National issues - Determined by a politically balanced expert panel

Local issues - Submitted by volunteers in Liverpool, Riverside constituency

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