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

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

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

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

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.

British troops should stay in Afghanistan as long as they are needed: The candidates respond.

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

Britain spends too much money on foreign aid? The candidates answer.

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

Even if Iran develops a nuclear weapon, Britain should not support any military action against Iran: The candidates respond.

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

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.