Are you affiliated to a particular political party?
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No. The Institute of Economic Affairs is entirely independent of any political party or group. Our role is to provide rigorous research to improve public understanding of the role of markets in solving societal problems. We hope to improve the fundamental understanding of the institutions of a free society and to change the climate of opinion in a pro-liberty direction to foster the best possible outcomes for our economy and society.
We do not work for nor support any individual political party or politician in the UK or abroad, nor do we take sides in elections or referendums. Our supporters come from all the major parties, and often from none.
We do not lobby for specific outcomes in legislation or action by government, nor do we campaign for particular issues.
Political campaigns or parties may use our work to support their policies or statements, but it is without any presumption of endorsement from the IEA. We are proud that politicians and civil servants seek our advice, whether privately or publicly, for example in testimony to parliamentary select committees. We may host politicians or political campaigners on our platforms, such as at events or on podcasts, but this is never an endorsement of that individual’s party, campaign, or views.
We do not work for nor support any individual political party or politician in the UK or abroad, nor do we take sides in elections or referendums. Our supporters come from all the major parties, and often from none.
We do not lobby for specific outcomes in legislation or action by government, nor do we campaign for particular issues.
Political campaigns or parties may use our work to support their policies or statements, but it is without any presumption of endorsement from the IEA. We are proud that politicians and civil servants seek our advice, whether privately or publicly, for example in testimony to parliamentary select committees. We may host politicians or political campaigners on our platforms, such as at events or on podcasts, but this is never an endorsement of that individual’s party, campaign, or views.
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