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 Southend West. 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)
Optional space for short explanation (not required, 250 characters max):
2. The British government interferes too much with business.
- Agree (strongly)
- Agree
- Neutral
- Disagree
- Disagree (strongly)
Optional space for short explanation (not required, 250 characters max):
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)
Optional space for short explanation (not required, 250 characters max):
8. There are too many CCTV cameras in Britain.
- Agree (strongly)
- Agree
- Neutral
- Disagree
- Disagree (strongly)
Optional space for short explanation (not required, 250 characters max):
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)
Optional space for short explanation (not required, 250 characters max):
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 Southend West constituency

1. A drug addict clinic should be allowed in Clarence Road.
- Agree (strongly)
- Agree
- Neutral
- Disagree
- Disagree (strongly)
Optional space for short explanation (not required, 250 characters max):
2. Street lighting should not be restricted to save money but should remain on at all times of darkness across the constituency.
- Agree (strongly)
- Agree
- Neutral
- Disagree
- Disagree (strongly)
Optional space for short explanation (not required, 250 characters max):
3. Priory Crescent should not be widened or altered.
- Agree (strongly)
- Agree
- Neutral
- Disagree
- Disagree (strongly)
Optional space for short explanation (not required, 250 characters max):
4. Parking problems in side roads near the Southend Hospital and RBS Building should be dealt with, as it restricts emergency vehicle access.
- Agree (strongly)
- Agree
- Neutral
- Disagree
- Disagree (strongly)
Optional space for short explanation (not required, 250 characters max):
5. Southend Borough Council should build more affordable housing.
- Agree (strongly)
- Agree
- Neutral
- Disagree
- Disagree (strongly)
Optional space for short explanation (not required, 250 characters max):
6. Southend Borough Council should grit pavements, in spite of legal fears.
- Agree (strongly)
- Agree
- Neutral
- Disagree
- Disagree (strongly)
Optional space for short explanation (not required, 250 characters max):
7. The runway at London Southend Airport should not be extended.
- Agree (strongly)
- Agree
- Neutral
- Disagree
- Disagree (strongly)
Optional space for short explanation (not required, 250 characters max):
8. York Road should remain a market, even if refurbishment costs money.
- 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 Southend West

Questions asked in Southend West

National issues - Determined by a politically balanced expert panel

Local issues - Submitted by volunteers in Southend West constituency

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