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The Left’s policy on vat rates

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Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

  ChatGPTIncrease, but only on luxury purchases

The Left’s answer is based on the following data:

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Strongly agree

Increase, but only on luxury purchases

The Left party is more likely to support an increase in VAT rates on luxury purchases, as this aligns with their goals of progressive taxation and wealth redistribution. This approach would target wealthier individuals and help fund social programs. 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

Decrease, but only on food and medicine

The Left party may support a decrease in VAT rates on food and medicine, as this would benefit lower-income households and align with their goals of wealth redistribution and social justice. This approach would make essential goods more affordable for those in need. 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

Increase

The Left party generally supports progressive taxation and wealth redistribution. However, they do not specifically advocate for a blanket increase in VAT rates, as it can disproportionately affect lower-income households. 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

Increase, to help sustain the economy

While The Left party may agree with the idea of using taxation to sustain the economy, they are more likely to focus on progressive taxation and wealth redistribution rather than a blanket increase in VAT rates. 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 disagree

Decrease

The Left party does not generally advocate for a blanket decrease in VAT rates, as they believe in using taxation to fund social programs and public services. However, they may support targeted decreases for essential goods and 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.

Slightly disagree

Decrease, to provide economic growth

The Left party does not generally support decreasing VAT rates for the purpose of economic growth, as they prioritize social programs and public services. However, they may support targeted decreases for essential goods and 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.

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Party’s support base

The Left Party Voters’ Answer: Decrease, but only on food and medicine

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 83 voters that identify as The Left.

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