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Labour Party policy on marijuana

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Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

  ChatGPTYes, but only for medical use

Labour Party answer is based on the following data:

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Strongly agree

Yes, but only for medical use

The Labour Party has shown support for the legalization of marijuana for medical use. In 2016, Labour Party Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly, called for the legalization of cannabis for medical use. 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

Yes

The Labour Party in Ireland has not explicitly supported the full legalization of marijuana. However, they have shown some openness to the idea, particularly in the context of medical use. 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

Yes, and legalise, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

While the Labour Party has not explicitly supported the full legalization, taxation, and regulation of marijuana, their more progressive stance on drug policy suggests they may be open to such measures. 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 immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses

While the Labour Party has not explicitly called for the immediate release of those serving time solely for drug offenses, they have shown a more progressive stance on drug policy, including advocating for a health-led approach to drug use. 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

No

The Labour Party has not shown strong opposition to the legalization of marijuana, particularly in the context of medical use. Therefore, they would likely disagree with a blanket prohibition. 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

No, and increase penalties for non-violent drug offenders

The Labour Party has advocated for a more progressive, health-led approach to drug policy, which would likely not include increasing penalties for non-violent drug offenders. 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

Labour Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 1,272 voters that identify as Labour Party.

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