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# TITLE: Should we raise the minimum wage in the UK? [a8b68296b70200d14d285298698bd3ea]
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# PUBLICATION DATE: 2025-10-12
# MODIFICATION DATE: 2025-10-12
# NUMBER ALTERNATIVES: 4
# NUMBER VOTERS: 5
# NUMBER UNIQUE ORDERS: 4
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 1: Statement 1 - In general, the group was in favour of raising the minimum wage in the UK. The group felt that this would help to lift low income workers out of poverty and reduce income inequality. However, the group also felt that the minimum wage should be increased in line with inflation and that it should be compared to other Western countries. The group felt that the minimum wage is still low compared to other Western countries. The group also felt that the minimum wage should not be raised to such an extent that it would impact small businesses. The group felt that small businesses could feel the pinch which could result in job losses and unemployment.
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 2: Statement 2 - In general, the group was in favour of raising the minimum wage in the UK. The group was of the opinion that the minimum wage has not kept pace with inflation and cost of living. The group felt that a higher minimum wage would boost morale and production and reduce income inequality. However, the group also felt that small business could feel the pinch which could result in job losses and unemployment. The group felt that the minimum wage should be compared to other Western countries and set according to national inflation levels.
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 3: Statement 3 - “The minimum wage in the UK has risen a lot the past couple of years. However the minimum wage is still low compared to other Western countries. But raising the minimum wage significant would impact small business enormous, which with the current climate is not a good thing. Inflation is rampant and the same salary earned even only two years ago just does not stretch as far in today's times. Minimum wage should be compared to other Western countries and set according to national inflation levels. We need to grow our economy and will struggle against cheaper economies if we don't keep costs low. wages are one of the largest costs for any business. we need to remain cost effective globally whilst investing in more technology.”
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 4: Statement 4 - In general, the group was in favour of raising the minimum wage in the UK. The current minimum wage is low compared to other Western countries. Raising the minimum wage would help low income workers and reduce income inequality. However, small businesses would be impacted and the group was concerned that this would lead to job losses and unemployment. The group felt that the government should invest in more technology to help the economy grow and keep costs low.
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