Caroline Lucas: Electoral history and profile

Results since 1992

General
2010
Brighton Pavilion Green Party 16,238 (31.3%) 1
General
1992
Oxford East Green Party 933 (2.0%) 4
Election Constituency Party Votes (%) Position

Constituency

Caroline Lucas won the Brighton Pavilion constituency for the Green Party at the 2010 general election with 31.3% of the vote

TheyWorkForYou questionnaire Candidates give their response to a series of policy positions

Candidate's full explanation

1. "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."
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2. "The British government interferes too much with business."
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3. "Government should tackle climate change aggressively even if it means energy bills go up."
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4. "It would be a big problem if Britain became more economically unequal over the next 5 years."
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5. "Despite the recession, Britain should increase spending on public sector services."
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6. "People should provide for their own retirement, and not demand the state to help them do so."
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7. "Immigration levels are too high."
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8. "There are too many CCTV cameras in Britain."
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9. "A married, heterosexual couple provide the best environment in which to raise a family."
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10. "In general, politicians in Britain are honest."
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11. "The arts in Britain should pay for themselves, and not rely on Government subsidy."
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12. "The new British government should begin negotiations to leave the European Union."
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13. "Even if Iran develops a nuclear weapon, Britain should not support any military action against Iran."
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14. "British troops should stay in Afghanistan as long as they are needed."
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15. "Britain spends too much money on foreign aid."
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16. Local: "Preston Circus Fire Station should not be relocated."
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17. Local: "Funding for local services which support the homeless and substance-dependent should be increased."
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18. Local: "The government should impose restrictions on the fares for London-Brighton trains, as the current prices are stifling business development."
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19. Local: "Local government should provide better publicity about "events" (e.g. marathons, rallies) so that residents can choose to avoid the town centre when they occur."
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20. Local: "The proposed developments on the edge of the city centre need to be revised, as they will destroy the character of areas and threaten small business, particularly proposals for London Road, which would see Ransoms demolished."
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21. Local: "Because of a lack of parking around the city centre, funding needs to be provided to improve park and ride facilities."
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