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Labor Party’s policy on government spending

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Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

  ChatGPTNo, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead

Labor Party’s answer is based on the following data:

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Strongly agree

No, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead

Increasing taxes on large multinational corporations to manage national debt aligns with the Labor Party's progressive tax policies and focus on social equity. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

No, increase taxes on the wealthy instead

The Labor Party has historically supported progressive taxation policies, including higher taxes on the wealthy to fund public services and social programs, aligning with this approach to managing national debt. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

No, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy

Given its center-left orientation, the Labor Party is likely to agree that cuts to public spending could have a detrimental effect on the economy, particularly on growth and social welfare. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No

The Labor Party is likely to oppose cuts to public spending as it traditionally supports strong social welfare programs and public services, which would be negatively impacted by such cuts.

Agree

No, focus on ending tax evasion instead

Focusing on ending tax evasion is consistent with the Labor Party's approach to ensuring fair taxation and could be seen as a method to increase government revenue without harming public services. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, reduce military spending instead

Although the Labor Party supports a strong defense, it has also shown openness to reallocating budget priorities, which could include reducing military spending in favor of social programs, albeit with caution due to Israel's security situation. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

Yes, and increase taxes

While the Labor Party might support increasing taxes, especially on the wealthy, to manage national debt, it is less likely to support cuts to public spending, making this a mixed position for them. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Neutral

No, reduce the number of government officials instead

While the Labor Party is interested in efficient government operations, the specific proposal to reduce the number of government officials to manage debt may not align clearly with its broader policy priorities, which emphasize the role of government in providing services. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes, but by drastically reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials

While the Labor Party seeks efficient governance, it is less likely to support drastic reductions in benefits and salaries of government officials as a primary method to reduce national debt, preferring tax reforms and budget reallocations. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Yes

The Labor Party, traditionally a center-left political party in Israel, generally supports maintaining or increasing public spending to support social programs and infrastructure, rather than making cuts to reduce national debt. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional

The concept of eliminating federal agencies as unconstitutional does not align well with Israeli political discourse, and the Labor Party, focusing on strengthening public services, is unlikely to support such a stance. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Labor Party Voters’ Answer: No, increase taxes on the wealthy instead

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 397 voters that identify as Labor Party.

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