What do CF think?

The survey: part 2

Are you.. Responses Male 163 Female 53 24.54% 75.46% Percentage

Age Responses 16-20 75 21-25 113 26-30 30 13.76% 51.83% 34.4% Percentage

In which region do you live? Responses East 21 London 71 Wales 6 Scotland 4 North East 10 North West 21 West Midlands 7 East Midlands 10 South East 29 South West 10 Northern Ireland 7 Yorkshire and Humber 21 9.68% 3.23% 4.61% 13.36% 4.61% 3.23% 9.68% 4.61% 1.84% 2.76% 32.72% 9.68% Percentage

Which religion, if any, are you? Responses Christian (Catholic) 26 Christian (Church of England) 47 Christian (other) 25 Muslim 3 Jewish 3 Sikh 1 Hindu 2 Buddhist 0 Church of the latter-day saints 6 Other religion 4 Agnostic 41 Atheist 51 Don't know/ none of the above 9 4.13% 23.39% 18.81% 1.83% 2.75% 0% 0.92% 0.46% 1.38% 1.38% 11.47% 21.56% 11.93% Percentage

Are you a member of Conservative Future? Responses Yes 188 No 20 Don't know 7 3.26% 9.3% 87.44% Percentage

Last week, British MPs voted against assisting with military action in Syria. Do you think this was the right or wrong decision? Responses Right decision- Britain should stay out of all foreign wars that don't concern our national security 79 Right decision- The facts on Syria are still unclear 71 Wrong decision- Britain should provide military action in Syria 26 Wrong decision- Britain should be ashamed 35 Don't know 7 3.21% 16.06% 11.93% 32.57% 36.24% Percentage

With regards to foreign aid.. Responses Britain should increase foreign aid- it's our duty 19 Britain should maintain the current level of foreign aid 45 Britain should reduce the foreign aid bill but not scrap it 99 Britain should scrap foreign aid altogether 54 Don't know 1 0.46% 24.77% 45.41% 20.64% 8.72% Percentage

With regards to British membership of the European Union (EU)... Responses Britain must withdraw from the European Union- the sooner the better 74 Britain should withdraw from the European Union but the people must have the final say through referendum 59 Britain should remain a member of the European Union but take renegotiate our terms- I still support the idea of a referendum 73 Britain must intergrate further within the European Union- a referendum is unnecessary 10 Don't know 0 0% 4.63% 33.8% 27.31% 34.26% Percentage

If a referendum on Britain's membership to the EU were held tomorrow, how would you vote? Responses Leave the EU 158 Remain in the EU 47 Would not vote 2 Don't know 11 5.05% 0.92% 21.56% 72.48% Percentage

Which of these statements comes closest to your view on global warming? Responses Global warming is a big and urgent issue: immediate and radical steps need to be taken 28 Global warming is a big issue, but more work needs to be done to understand it before radical changes to the way we live 66 30.56% 12.96% Percentage

There is not yet enough clear evidence of global warming and therefore there is no need currently to consider any major steps to change the way we live 66 Global warming is a myth and no further action should be taken 39 Don't know 4 None of the above 13 6.02% 1.85% 18.06% 30.56%

"Capital punishment (the death penalty) should be reintroduced for serious crimes such as murder" Do you agree? Responses Strongly agree 52 Agree 51 Disagree 27 Strongly disagree 75 Don't know 11 None of the above 2 0.92% 5.05% 34.4% 12.39% 23.39% 23.85% Percentage

On Gibraltar, Britain should.. Responses Attempt to solve current situation through diplomatic means but not negotiate whether Gibraltar remains British 112 Be open to discussions with the Spanish government over whether Gibraltar should become Spanish or remain British 4 Send in the navy to assert Britain's ownership of Gibraltar 95 Don't know 4 None of the above 3 1.38% 1.83% 43.58% 1.83% 51.38% Percentage

Some have brandished the van advising illegal immigrants to return home as racist. Do you agree? Responses Strongly Agree 14 Agree 11 Disagree 71 Strongly disagree 114 Don't know 7 3.23% 52.53% 32.72% 5.07% 6.45% Percentage

Which of these statements best reflects your view on immigration? Responses All immigration must be halted at once 21 Immigration must be reduced but not completely halted 141 We should maintain the current levels of immigration 24 Further immigration should be encouraged 23 Don't know 1 None of the above 7 3.23% 0.46% 10.6% 11.06% 64.98% 9.68% Percentage

Does your faith influence your politics? Responses Yes- I base my political opinions on the teachings of my religion 16 Yes- but sometimes I form an opinion on an issue irrespective of my religion 40 No- although I am religious I do not base an opinion on the teachings of my religion 20 No- I keep politics and religion seperate 51 I am not religious so this question does not apply to me 88 Don't know 3 1.38% 40.37% 23.39% 9.17% 18.35% 7.34% Percentage

Sex before marriage is ... Responses Wrong-sex should be between a married couple only 22 Wrong- I will not have sex until I am married but I don't mind what others do 31 OK- I do not believe it matters whether I or others have sex before marriage 157 Don't know 1 None of the above 7 3.21% 0.46% 72.02% 14.22% 10.09% Percentage

Which description best desribes your attitudes to abortion? Responses Pro-life: firmly against abortion in all cases 27 Pro-life:against abortion in most cases but approve in some serious cases 51 I'm pro-life but believe women should have the right to choose 47 Pro-choice: I believe women should have the freedom to choose 71 Pro- choice: I believe abortion should be made more easily available for those that want it 22 Don't know 0 None of the above 1 0.46% 0% 10.05% 32.42% 21.46% 23.29% 12.33% Percentage

How do you feel about the government's decision to legalise gay marriage? Responses Very supportive 86 Supportive 44 No opinion 16 Against 31 Firmly against 34 Don't know 1 None of the above 4 1.85% 0.46% 15.74% 14.35% 7.41% 20.37% 39.81% Percentage

Which party do you believe presents the biggest threat to a Conservative majority in 2015? Responses Labour 121 Liberal Democrats 13 United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP) 71 Green 1 British National Party (BNP) 4 Other 2 None of the above 3 Don't know 2 0.92% 1.38% 0.92% 1.84% 0.46% 32.72% 5.99% 55.76% Percentage

Complete the sentence with one of the descriptions below "I think that Conservative Future... Responses Is a great place to meet like minded people 49 Is a good organisation to join if you are considering a career in politics 15 Helps my social life 4 Is a great place to meet my future wife/ husband 30 Is a terrible place to start a political career 10 Full of weirdos 46 Is badly run 21 Is an organisation I like to distance myself from 31 None of the above 6 Don't Know 6 2.75% 2.75% 14.22% 9.63% 21.1% 4.59% 13.76% 1.83% 6.88% 22.48% Percentage