You are invited to participate in our survey on young peoples views. In this survey, approximately 500 people will be asked to complete a survey that asks questions about political opinions and any involvement within Trade Unions. It will take approximately ten minutes to complete the questionnaire.
Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. There are no foreseeable risks associated with this project. However, if you feel uncomfortable answering any questions, you can withdraw from the survey at any point.
Your survey responses will be strictly confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate. Your information will be coded and will remain confidential. If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact Henri Murison (Jesus College, Cambridge University) at the email address specified below.
Thank you very much for your time and support. Please start with the survey now by clicking on the Continue button below.
How old are you?
How would you best describe what you have been doing over the last seven days?
Are you?
To which of these groups do you consider you belong?
In which of these regions or nations would you describe yourself as living?
Which of these political parties do you most closely identify yourself with (only one may be chosen)?
Which of these political parties did you vote for or if you were too young to vote, would you have voted for at the last General Election?
Do you feel any attachment to the Labour party?
Are you a member of the Labour Party?
People join Labour for a variety of different reasons. How about you, what was your MOST IMPORTANT REASON for joining the Labour Party (please select only one option?)
Moving on to how active you are within the Labour Party Could you state how often you have done any of the following over the last year for the party?
Not at all
Rarely
Occasionally
Frequently
Displayed an election poster
Signed a Labour Party petition
Donated money to party funds / attended fundraisers
Delivered party leaflets
Attended a party meeting
Canvassed voters on behalf of the party door-to-door
Canvassed voters on behalf of the party by phone
Attended a Young Labour event
Been active as a Labour Student
Stood for office within the party organisation
Not at all
Rarely
Occasionally
Frequently
Stood for office in a local or national election
How many hours a month on average do you spend on Labour Party activities?
In Labour party politics, people often talk about 'the left' and 'the right'. Compared with other LABOUR PARTY MEMBERS, where would you place yourself on the scale below? (1 being the most LEFT wing, 9 being the most RIGHT wing)
Where would you place your views in relation to BRITISH POLITICS AS A WHOLE(1 being the most LEFT wing, 9 being the most RIGHT wing)
The following questions relate to your broad political opinions and values.
Please feel free to leave any of the questions on which you have no opinion.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Labour should resist further moves to integrate the European Union
The Labour party is no longer a socialist party because it has dropped its public ownership commitment
Is it better for Britain when Trade Unions have little power.
Restrictions on immigration into Britain are too tight and should be ceased
The government should give more money to poor countries in Africa and Asia
Labour should adjust its politics to capture the middle ground of politics
The production of goods and services is best left to the free market
Britain should join the Euro
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
The party leadership dosen't pay a lot of attention to ordinary party members
The public enterprises privatised by the Tories should be returned to the public sector
The central question of British politics is a class struggle between labour and capital
Joining the Labour party indirectly via a trade union should be abolished
A problem with the Labour party today is that the leader is too powerful
High income tax makes people less willing to work hard
Britain should have nuclear weapons as part of a western defence system
These questions are also on your political views;
DefinitelyShould
Probably Should
Dosen't Matter
Probably Should Not
DefinitelyShould Not
Spend more money to get rid of poverty
Put more money into the National Health Service
Introduce stricter laws to regulate Trade Unions
The following questions are on a range of political subjects, please feel free to leave any.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
I would never want to be an MP or Member of Parliament
People like me can have a real influence on politics if they are prepared to get involved
Getting involved in politics takes up a lot of time
The only way to be educated about politics is to get involved
A person like me could be a good Local Councillor
The following section is about what politics today should be like. Please state to what degree you agree or disagree with the following statements.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
The debate around policies should include as many people as possible
Blair has not been radical enough Britain needs fundamental social change
Formal meetings and elections mean that the most reliable and hard working people get a chance to run organisations well
The most democratic form of politics is when parties represent different interests. The Labour Party representing workers and the Tories employers for example
The following section is about what politics today should be like. Please state to what degree you agree or disagree with the following statements.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Members of political parties should concentrate on winning elections, not trying to develop policies
Politicians talk too much and don't listen enough
Local political parties should be more concerned with improving their local community than organising elections
Political parties should listen to all members equally, not just those that get the most involved
Would you describe yourself as?
Are you currently a member of any Trade Union?
Are you a member of any of the following Trade Union's or any other Union?
Please select the MOST IMPORTANT REASONS (up to three) for why you joined your Trade Union?
Do you feel any attachment to your Trade Union?
Are you active within your Trade Union's youth section?
How many hours a month on average do you spend on Trade Union activities?
The following questions are on what it means for you to be a Trade Unionist
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Trade Unions should campaign for all workers rights, even though these benefits will be for all and not just Trade Union members
The only way to improve our lives at work is to work together as a collective
Getting involved in Trade Union activities can be a heavy burden after a day at work
I am the type of person that would make a good Trade Union official
The workplace can really change if workers organise
If you have any further comments on the content of the survey or any suggestions please use the space below;
Please enter your e-mail address if you would be prepared to participate in future work on trying to make politics more responsive to young people.
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