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The Guardian - UK
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Why do people become leftwing or rightwing? Is it nature or nurture?

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Democratic choice … but what fuels our political leanings? Photograph: Posed by models; Lee Pettet/Getty Images

Why do people become leftwing or rightwing? Is it nature or nurture? Jane Shaw, France

Post your answers (and new questions) below or send them to nq@theguardian.com. A selection will be published next Sunday.

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