ConservativeHome's February 2015 survey

1. Europe and red lines

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* 1. Do you think that, as matters stand, Britain should stay in or leave the European Union?

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* 2. If the Conservatives don't win the next election outright, David Cameron may enter into negotiations to form another Coalition Government.

The aim of this question is to find out where our readers believe the Tory "red lines" should be drawn in any such talks – in other words, which Conservative policy positions should be non-negotiable.

So, on a scale of one to ten – in which one is that a position is negotiable, and ten is that is is non-negotiable – please indicate your view of the following possible "red lines":

	Very negotiable									Non-negotiable
The structural deficit should be eliminated by the end of the next Parliament, if not sooner.	The structural deficit should be eliminated by the end of the next Parliament, if not sooner. Very negotiable	The structural deficit should be eliminated by the end of the next Parliament, if not sooner.	The structural deficit should be eliminated by the end of the next Parliament, if not sooner.	The structural deficit should be eliminated by the end of the next Parliament, if not sooner.	The structural deficit should be eliminated by the end of the next Parliament, if not sooner.	The structural deficit should be eliminated by the end of the next Parliament, if not sooner.	The structural deficit should be eliminated by the end of the next Parliament, if not sooner.	The structural deficit should be eliminated by the end of the next Parliament, if not sooner.	The structural deficit should be eliminated by the end of the next Parliament, if not sooner.	The structural deficit should be eliminated by the end of the next Parliament, if not sooner. Non-negotiable
The entire deficit should be eliminated by the end of the next Parliament, if not sooner.	The entire deficit should be eliminated by the end of the next Parliament, if not sooner. Very negotiable	The entire deficit should be eliminated by the end of the next Parliament, if not sooner.	The entire deficit should be eliminated by the end of the next Parliament, if not sooner.	The entire deficit should be eliminated by the end of the next Parliament, if not sooner.	The entire deficit should be eliminated by the end of the next Parliament, if not sooner.	The entire deficit should be eliminated by the end of the next Parliament, if not sooner.	The entire deficit should be eliminated by the end of the next Parliament, if not sooner.	The entire deficit should be eliminated by the end of the next Parliament, if not sooner.	The entire deficit should be eliminated by the end of the next Parliament, if not sooner.	The entire deficit should be eliminated by the end of the next Parliament, if not sooner. Non-negotiable
The 45p income tax rate should be cut, or the threshold at which it is paid raised, or both.	The 45p income tax rate should be cut, or the threshold at which it is paid raised, or both. Very negotiable	The 45p income tax rate should be cut, or the threshold at which it is paid raised, or both.	The 45p income tax rate should be cut, or the threshold at which it is paid raised, or both.	The 45p income tax rate should be cut, or the threshold at which it is paid raised, or both.	The 45p income tax rate should be cut, or the threshold at which it is paid raised, or both.	The 45p income tax rate should be cut, or the threshold at which it is paid raised, or both.	The 45p income tax rate should be cut, or the threshold at which it is paid raised, or both.	The 45p income tax rate should be cut, or the threshold at which it is paid raised, or both.	The 45p income tax rate should be cut, or the threshold at which it is paid raised, or both.	The 45p income tax rate should be cut, or the threshold at which it is paid raised, or both. Non-negotiable
The 40p income tax rate should be cut, or the threshold at which it is paid raised, or both.	The 40p income tax rate should be cut, or the threshold at which it is paid raised, or both. Very negotiable	The 40p income tax rate should be cut, or the threshold at which it is paid raised, or both.	The 40p income tax rate should be cut, or the threshold at which it is paid raised, or both.	The 40p income tax rate should be cut, or the threshold at which it is paid raised, or both.	The 40p income tax rate should be cut, or the threshold at which it is paid raised, or both.	The 40p income tax rate should be cut, or the threshold at which it is paid raised, or both.	The 40p income tax rate should be cut, or the threshold at which it is paid raised, or both.	The 40p income tax rate should be cut, or the threshold at which it is paid raised, or both.	The 40p income tax rate should be cut, or the threshold at which it is paid raised, or both.	The 40p income tax rate should be cut, or the threshold at which it is paid raised, or both. Non-negotiable
The 20p income tax rate should be cut, or the threshold at which it is paid raised, or both.	The 20p income tax rate should be cut, or the threshold at which it is paid raised, or both. Very negotiable	The 20p income tax rate should be cut, or the threshold at which it is paid raised, or both.	The 20p income tax rate should be cut, or the threshold at which it is paid raised, or both.	The 20p income tax rate should be cut, or the threshold at which it is paid raised, or both.	The 20p income tax rate should be cut, or the threshold at which it is paid raised, or both.	The 20p income tax rate should be cut, or the threshold at which it is paid raised, or both.	The 20p income tax rate should be cut, or the threshold at which it is paid raised, or both.	The 20p income tax rate should be cut, or the threshold at which it is paid raised, or both.	The 20p income tax rate should be cut, or the threshold at which it is paid raised, or both.	The 20p income tax rate should be cut, or the threshold at which it is paid raised, or both. Non-negotiable
The personal allowance should be raised to £12,500 by the end of the next Parliament.	The personal allowance should be raised to £12,500 by the end of the next Parliament. Very negotiable	The personal allowance should be raised to £12,500 by the end of the next Parliament.	The personal allowance should be raised to £12,500 by the end of the next Parliament.	The personal allowance should be raised to £12,500 by the end of the next Parliament.	The personal allowance should be raised to £12,500 by the end of the next Parliament.	The personal allowance should be raised to £12,500 by the end of the next Parliament.	The personal allowance should be raised to £12,500 by the end of the next Parliament.	The personal allowance should be raised to £12,500 by the end of the next Parliament.	The personal allowance should be raised to £12,500 by the end of the next Parliament.	The personal allowance should be raised to £12,500 by the end of the next Parliament. Non-negotiable
Tax allowances should be fully transferable between married couples.	Tax allowances should be fully transferable between married couples. Very negotiable	Tax allowances should be fully transferable between married couples.	Tax allowances should be fully transferable between married couples.	Tax allowances should be fully transferable between married couples.	Tax allowances should be fully transferable between married couples.	Tax allowances should be fully transferable between married couples.	Tax allowances should be fully transferable between married couples.	Tax allowances should be fully transferable between married couples.	Tax allowances should be fully transferable between married couples.	Tax allowances should be fully transferable between married couples. Non-negotiable
The stamp duty threshold should be raised to £250,000 or higher.	The stamp duty threshold should be raised to £250,000 or higher. Very negotiable	The stamp duty threshold should be raised to £250,000 or higher.	The stamp duty threshold should be raised to £250,000 or higher.	The stamp duty threshold should be raised to £250,000 or higher.	The stamp duty threshold should be raised to £250,000 or higher.	The stamp duty threshold should be raised to £250,000 or higher.	The stamp duty threshold should be raised to £250,000 or higher.	The stamp duty threshold should be raised to £250,000 or higher.	The stamp duty threshold should be raised to £250,000 or higher.	The stamp duty threshold should be raised to £250,000 or higher. Non-negotiable
NHS spending should be ring-fenced for the whole Parliament.	NHS spending should be ring-fenced for the whole Parliament. Very negotiable	NHS spending should be ring-fenced for the whole Parliament.	NHS spending should be ring-fenced for the whole Parliament.	NHS spending should be ring-fenced for the whole Parliament.	NHS spending should be ring-fenced for the whole Parliament.	NHS spending should be ring-fenced for the whole Parliament.	NHS spending should be ring-fenced for the whole Parliament.	NHS spending should be ring-fenced for the whole Parliament.	NHS spending should be ring-fenced for the whole Parliament.	NHS spending should be ring-fenced for the whole Parliament. Non-negotiable
State schools should be allowed to make a profit in some circumstances.	State schools should be allowed to make a profit in some circumstances. Very negotiable	State schools should be allowed to make a profit in some circumstances.	State schools should be allowed to make a profit in some circumstances.	State schools should be allowed to make a profit in some circumstances.	State schools should be allowed to make a profit in some circumstances.	State schools should be allowed to make a profit in some circumstances.	State schools should be allowed to make a profit in some circumstances.	State schools should be allowed to make a profit in some circumstances.	State schools should be allowed to make a profit in some circumstances.	State schools should be allowed to make a profit in some circumstances. Non-negotiable
Universal pensioner benefits, such as Winter Fuel Allowance, free bus passes and TV licences, should be paid as now.	Universal pensioner benefits, such as Winter Fuel Allowance, free bus passes and TV licences, should be paid as now. Very negotiable	Universal pensioner benefits, such as Winter Fuel Allowance, free bus passes and TV licences, should be paid as now.	Universal pensioner benefits, such as Winter Fuel Allowance, free bus passes and TV licences, should be paid as now.	Universal pensioner benefits, such as Winter Fuel Allowance, free bus passes and TV licences, should be paid as now.	Universal pensioner benefits, such as Winter Fuel Allowance, free bus passes and TV licences, should be paid as now.	Universal pensioner benefits, such as Winter Fuel Allowance, free bus passes and TV licences, should be paid as now.	Universal pensioner benefits, such as Winter Fuel Allowance, free bus passes and TV licences, should be paid as now.	Universal pensioner benefits, such as Winter Fuel Allowance, free bus passes and TV licences, should be paid as now.	Universal pensioner benefits, such as Winter Fuel Allowance, free bus passes and TV licences, should be paid as now.	Universal pensioner benefits, such as Winter Fuel Allowance, free bus passes and TV licences, should be paid as now. Non-negotiable
The benefits cap should be maintained or lowered.	The benefits cap should be maintained or lowered. Very negotiable	The benefits cap should be maintained or lowered.	The benefits cap should be maintained or lowered.	The benefits cap should be maintained or lowered.	The benefits cap should be maintained or lowered.	The benefits cap should be maintained or lowered.	The benefits cap should be maintained or lowered.	The benefits cap should be maintained or lowered.	The benefits cap should be maintained or lowered.	The benefits cap should be maintained or lowered. Non-negotiable
The immigration cap should be maintained or lowered.	The immigration cap should be maintained or lowered. Very negotiable	The immigration cap should be maintained or lowered.	The immigration cap should be maintained or lowered.	The immigration cap should be maintained or lowered.	The immigration cap should be maintained or lowered.	The immigration cap should be maintained or lowered.	The immigration cap should be maintained or lowered.	The immigration cap should be maintained or lowered.	The immigration cap should be maintained or lowered.	The immigration cap should be maintained or lowered. Non-negotiable
Universal Credit to be fully implemented by 2017, or as early as possible.	Universal Credit to be fully implemented by 2017, or as early as possible. Very negotiable	Universal Credit to be fully implemented by 2017, or as early as possible.	Universal Credit to be fully implemented by 2017, or as early as possible.	Universal Credit to be fully implemented by 2017, or as early as possible.	Universal Credit to be fully implemented by 2017, or as early as possible.	Universal Credit to be fully implemented by 2017, or as early as possible.	Universal Credit to be fully implemented by 2017, or as early as possible.	Universal Credit to be fully implemented by 2017, or as early as possible.	Universal Credit to be fully implemented by 2017, or as early as possible.	Universal Credit to be fully implemented by 2017, or as early as possible. Non-negotiable
The Government should press ahead with the HS2 project.	The Government should press ahead with the HS2 project. Very negotiable	The Government should press ahead with the HS2 project.	The Government should press ahead with the HS2 project.	The Government should press ahead with the HS2 project.	The Government should press ahead with the HS2 project.	The Government should press ahead with the HS2 project.	The Government should press ahead with the HS2 project.	The Government should press ahead with the HS2 project.	The Government should press ahead with the HS2 project.	The Government should press ahead with the HS2 project. Non-negotiable
The Government should press ahead with the construction of a third runway at Heathrow if it is recommended by the Davies review.	The Government should press ahead with the construction of a third runway at Heathrow if it is recommended by the Davies review. Very negotiable	The Government should press ahead with the construction of a third runway at Heathrow if it is recommended by the Davies review.	The Government should press ahead with the construction of a third runway at Heathrow if it is recommended by the Davies review.	The Government should press ahead with the construction of a third runway at Heathrow if it is recommended by the Davies review.	The Government should press ahead with the construction of a third runway at Heathrow if it is recommended by the Davies review.	The Government should press ahead with the construction of a third runway at Heathrow if it is recommended by the Davies review.	The Government should press ahead with the construction of a third runway at Heathrow if it is recommended by the Davies review.	The Government should press ahead with the construction of a third runway at Heathrow if it is recommended by the Davies review.	The Government should press ahead with the construction of a third runway at Heathrow if it is recommended by the Davies review.	The Government should press ahead with the construction of a third runway at Heathrow if it is recommended by the Davies review. Non-negotiable
No more onshore wind farms should be built other than those already planned.	No more onshore wind farms should be built other than those already planned. Very negotiable	No more onshore wind farms should be built other than those already planned.	No more onshore wind farms should be built other than those already planned.	No more onshore wind farms should be built other than those already planned.	No more onshore wind farms should be built other than those already planned.	No more onshore wind farms should be built other than those already planned.	No more onshore wind farms should be built other than those already planned.	No more onshore wind farms should be built other than those already planned.	No more onshore wind farms should be built other than those already planned.	No more onshore wind farms should be built other than those already planned. Non-negotiable
The Government should press ahead with the development of shale gas as swiftly as possible.	The Government should press ahead with the development of shale gas as swiftly as possible. Very negotiable	The Government should press ahead with the development of shale gas as swiftly as possible.	The Government should press ahead with the development of shale gas as swiftly as possible.	The Government should press ahead with the development of shale gas as swiftly as possible.	The Government should press ahead with the development of shale gas as swiftly as possible.	The Government should press ahead with the development of shale gas as swiftly as possible.	The Government should press ahead with the development of shale gas as swiftly as possible.	The Government should press ahead with the development of shale gas as swiftly as possible.	The Government should press ahead with the development of shale gas as swiftly as possible.	The Government should press ahead with the development of shale gas as swiftly as possible. Non-negotiable
No hard and fast decarbonisation target for 2030 should be written into the Government's programme.	No hard and fast decarbonisation target for 2030 should be written into the Government's programme. Very negotiable	No hard and fast decarbonisation target for 2030 should be written into the Government's programme.	No hard and fast decarbonisation target for 2030 should be written into the Government's programme.	No hard and fast decarbonisation target for 2030 should be written into the Government's programme.	No hard and fast decarbonisation target for 2030 should be written into the Government's programme.	No hard and fast decarbonisation target for 2030 should be written into the Government's programme.	No hard and fast decarbonisation target for 2030 should be written into the Government's programme.	No hard and fast decarbonisation target for 2030 should be written into the Government's programme.	No hard and fast decarbonisation target for 2030 should be written into the Government's programme.	No hard and fast decarbonisation target for 2030 should be written into the Government's programme. Non-negotiable
There should be a "like for like" replacement for Trident.	There should be a "like for like" replacement for Trident. Very negotiable	There should be a "like for like" replacement for Trident.	There should be a "like for like" replacement for Trident.	There should be a "like for like" replacement for Trident.	There should be a "like for like" replacement for Trident.	There should be a "like for like" replacement for Trident.	There should be a "like for like" replacement for Trident.	There should be a "like for like" replacement for Trident.	There should be a "like for like" replacement for Trident.	There should be a "like for like" replacement for Trident. Non-negotiable
The Government should attempt to renegotiate Britain's relationship with the EU.	The Government should attempt to renegotiate Britain's relationship with the EU. Very negotiable	The Government should attempt to renegotiate Britain's relationship with the EU.	The Government should attempt to renegotiate Britain's relationship with the EU.	The Government should attempt to renegotiate Britain's relationship with the EU.	The Government should attempt to renegotiate Britain's relationship with the EU.	The Government should attempt to renegotiate Britain's relationship with the EU.	The Government should attempt to renegotiate Britain's relationship with the EU.	The Government should attempt to renegotiate Britain's relationship with the EU.	The Government should attempt to renegotiate Britain's relationship with the EU.	The Government should attempt to renegotiate Britain's relationship with the EU. Non-negotiable
The Government should hold an In/Out referendum on Britain's EU membership in 2017.	The Government should hold an In/Out referendum on Britain's EU membership in 2017. Very negotiable	The Government should hold an In/Out referendum on Britain's EU membership in 2017.	The Government should hold an In/Out referendum on Britain's EU membership in 2017.	The Government should hold an In/Out referendum on Britain's EU membership in 2017.	The Government should hold an In/Out referendum on Britain's EU membership in 2017.	The Government should hold an In/Out referendum on Britain's EU membership in 2017.	The Government should hold an In/Out referendum on Britain's EU membership in 2017.	The Government should hold an In/Out referendum on Britain's EU membership in 2017.	The Government should hold an In/Out referendum on Britain's EU membership in 2017.	The Government should hold an In/Out referendum on Britain's EU membership in 2017. Non-negotiable
Britain should leave the ECHR.	Britain should leave the ECHR. Very negotiable	Britain should leave the ECHR.	Britain should leave the ECHR.	Britain should leave the ECHR.	Britain should leave the ECHR.	Britain should leave the ECHR.	Britain should leave the ECHR.	Britain should leave the ECHR.	Britain should leave the ECHR.	Britain should leave the ECHR. Non-negotiable
A British Bill of Rights should be introduced.	A British Bill of Rights should be introduced. Very negotiable	A British Bill of Rights should be introduced.	A British Bill of Rights should be introduced.	A British Bill of Rights should be introduced.	A British Bill of Rights should be introduced.	A British Bill of Rights should be introduced.	A British Bill of Rights should be introduced.	A British Bill of Rights should be introduced.	A British Bill of Rights should be introduced.	A British Bill of Rights should be introduced. Non-negotiable
Scotland's relationship with the rest of the UK should be rebalanced, with further powers being devolved to it.	Scotland's relationship with the rest of the UK should be rebalanced, with further powers being devolved to it. Very negotiable	Scotland's relationship with the rest of the UK should be rebalanced, with further powers being devolved to it.	Scotland's relationship with the rest of the UK should be rebalanced, with further powers being devolved to it.	Scotland's relationship with the rest of the UK should be rebalanced, with further powers being devolved to it.	Scotland's relationship with the rest of the UK should be rebalanced, with further powers being devolved to it.	Scotland's relationship with the rest of the UK should be rebalanced, with further powers being devolved to it.	Scotland's relationship with the rest of the UK should be rebalanced, with further powers being devolved to it.	Scotland's relationship with the rest of the UK should be rebalanced, with further powers being devolved to it.	Scotland's relationship with the rest of the UK should be rebalanced, with further powers being devolved to it.	Scotland's relationship with the rest of the UK should be rebalanced, with further powers being devolved to it. Non-negotiable
Scotland's relationship with the rest of the UK should be rebalanced, with a reduction in the number of Scottish seats at Westminster, or the introduction of English votes for English laws, or the creation of a federal UK.	Scotland's relationship with the rest of the UK should be rebalanced, with a reduction in the number of Scottish seats at Westminster, or the introduction of English votes for English laws, or the creation of a federal UK. Very negotiable	Scotland's relationship with the rest of the UK should be rebalanced, with a reduction in the number of Scottish seats at Westminster, or the introduction of English votes for English laws, or the creation of a federal UK.	Scotland's relationship with the rest of the UK should be rebalanced, with a reduction in the number of Scottish seats at Westminster, or the introduction of English votes for English laws, or the creation of a federal UK.	Scotland's relationship with the rest of the UK should be rebalanced, with a reduction in the number of Scottish seats at Westminster, or the introduction of English votes for English laws, or the creation of a federal UK.	Scotland's relationship with the rest of the UK should be rebalanced, with a reduction in the number of Scottish seats at Westminster, or the introduction of English votes for English laws, or the creation of a federal UK.	Scotland's relationship with the rest of the UK should be rebalanced, with a reduction in the number of Scottish seats at Westminster, or the introduction of English votes for English laws, or the creation of a federal UK.	Scotland's relationship with the rest of the UK should be rebalanced, with a reduction in the number of Scottish seats at Westminster, or the introduction of English votes for English laws, or the creation of a federal UK.	Scotland's relationship with the rest of the UK should be rebalanced, with a reduction in the number of Scottish seats at Westminster, or the introduction of English votes for English laws, or the creation of a federal UK.	Scotland's relationship with the rest of the UK should be rebalanced, with a reduction in the number of Scottish seats at Westminster, or the introduction of English votes for English laws, or the creation of a federal UK.	Scotland's relationship with the rest of the UK should be rebalanced, with a reduction in the number of Scottish seats at Westminster, or the introduction of English votes for English laws, or the creation of a federal UK. Non-negotiable
The number of Commons constituencies should be reduced and their size equalised.	The number of Commons constituencies should be reduced and their size equalised. Very negotiable	The number of Commons constituencies should be reduced and their size equalised.	The number of Commons constituencies should be reduced and their size equalised.	The number of Commons constituencies should be reduced and their size equalised.	The number of Commons constituencies should be reduced and their size equalised.	The number of Commons constituencies should be reduced and their size equalised.	The number of Commons constituencies should be reduced and their size equalised.	The number of Commons constituencies should be reduced and their size equalised.	The number of Commons constituencies should be reduced and their size equalised.	The number of Commons constituencies should be reduced and their size equalised. Non-negotiable
There should be no further attempt to bring about a partly or wholly elected House of Lords.	There should be no further attempt to bring about a partly or wholly elected House of Lords. Very negotiable	There should be no further attempt to bring about a partly or wholly elected House of Lords.	There should be no further attempt to bring about a partly or wholly elected House of Lords.	There should be no further attempt to bring about a partly or wholly elected House of Lords.	There should be no further attempt to bring about a partly or wholly elected House of Lords.	There should be no further attempt to bring about a partly or wholly elected House of Lords.	There should be no further attempt to bring about a partly or wholly elected House of Lords.	There should be no further attempt to bring about a partly or wholly elected House of Lords.	There should be no further attempt to bring about a partly or wholly elected House of Lords.	There should be no further attempt to bring about a partly or wholly elected House of Lords. Non-negotiable
There should be no referendums on electoral reform in Britain during the Parliament, and no change to the voting system in Westminster or local elections.	There should be no referendums on electoral reform in Britain during the Parliament, and no change to the voting system in Westminster or local elections. Very negotiable	There should be no referendums on electoral reform in Britain during the Parliament, and no change to the voting system in Westminster or local elections.	There should be no referendums on electoral reform in Britain during the Parliament, and no change to the voting system in Westminster or local elections.	There should be no referendums on electoral reform in Britain during the Parliament, and no change to the voting system in Westminster or local elections.	There should be no referendums on electoral reform in Britain during the Parliament, and no change to the voting system in Westminster or local elections.	There should be no referendums on electoral reform in Britain during the Parliament, and no change to the voting system in Westminster or local elections.	There should be no referendums on electoral reform in Britain during the Parliament, and no change to the voting system in Westminster or local elections.	There should be no referendums on electoral reform in Britain during the Parliament, and no change to the voting system in Westminster or local elections.	There should be no referendums on electoral reform in Britain during the Parliament, and no change to the voting system in Westminster or local elections.	There should be no referendums on electoral reform in Britain during the Parliament, and no change to the voting system in Westminster or local elections. Non-negotiable

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