Isle of Wight 2010 Election: Candidate Q&A: National Issue

Many people think taxes will have to rise in the next parliament to cut Britain's budget deficit. If they do, any increases should disproportionately be paid by higher earners.

The British government interferes too much with business: The candidates respond: The candidates respond.

Government should tackle climate change aggressively even if it means energy bills go up: The candidates respond.

It would be a big problem if Britain became more economically unequal over the next 5 years: The candidates respond.

Despite the recession, Britain should increase spending on public sector services: The candidates respond.

People should provide for their own retirement, and not demand the state to help them do so: The candidates respond.

Immigration levels are too high: The candidates respond.

There are too many CCTV cameras in Britain: The candidates respond.

A married, heterosexual couple provide the best environment in which to raise a family: The candidates respond.

In general, politicians in Britain are honest: The candidates respond.

The arts in Britain should pay for themselves, and not rely on Government subsidy: The candidates respond.

The new British government should begin negotiations to leave the European Union: The candidates respond.