Top Political Issues

We receive over a million unique answers (and filter out multiple submissions) to our political issues survey per day and categorize the submissions by political affiliation, state, city, and referral website, as well as census data estimates by income, race, education, and household. Choose an issue below to start exploring.

Expand

+ Settings x Volt UK

View

Sort by

Find an issue

Filter by topic

Toggle voterbase

Statistics are shown for this demographic

x Volt UK

Voting for candidate

Region

Borough

Parish

Postal Area

Postal District

Constituency

Historical Importance

Loading chart...

Housing Issues

Affordable Housing11mos11MO

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

Most important 4.63.9k votes150 discussions

Green Spaces11mos11MO

Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?

More important 4.13.2k votes26 discussions

Rent Control11mos11MO

Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

More important 3.976.3k votes290 discussions

First-time Homebuyer Subsidies11mos11MO

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

More important 3.945.8k votes237 discussions

Homeless Shelters11mos11MO

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

More important 3.51.8k votes30 discussions

Foreign Real Estate Investment11mos11MO

Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?

Somewhat important 3.12.6k votes47 discussions

Show 5 more housing issues

Social Issues

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 54.9k votes364 discussions

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

Most important 4.573.4k votes404 discussions

LGBT Adoption Rights9yrs9Y

Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?

Most important 4.364.1k votes535 discussions

Death Penalty13yrs13Y

Do you support the death penalty?

More important 3.777.4k votes1.3k discussions

Gender Transition4yrs4Y

Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?

More important 3.56k votes404 discussions

Euthanasia12yrs12Y

Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?

Somewhat important 3.42.6k votes162 discussions

Show 10 more social issues

Healthcare Issues

NHS Privatisation11yrs11Y

Should there be more or less privatisation of the NHS?

Most important 4.475.6k votes1.6k discussions

NHS Salaries10mos10MO

Should the government raise the salaries of NHS workers in order to reduce wait times?

More important 4.26.2k votes278 discussions

Mental Health12yrs12Y

Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?

More important 42.2k votes109 discussions

Single-Payer Healthcare8yrs8Y

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

More important 3.82.1k votes127 discussions

NHS Profit Reimbursement10yrs10Y

Should private firms reimburse the NHS if they exceed a 5% profit on contracts?

Somewhat important 3.31.9k votes160 discussions

Marketing Unhealthy Products to Youth10mos10MO

Should the government ban the promotion of products that contribute to unhealthy lifestyles for young people, such as vaping and junk food?

Somewhat important 3.12.6k votes143 discussions

Show 6 more healthcare issues

Foreign Policy Issues

Human Rights Act11yrs11Y

Should the UK abolish the Human Rights Act?

Most important 4.869.7k votes514 discussions

European Union11yrs11Y

Do you agree with the UK’s Brexit decision to withdraw from the European Union?

Most important 4.776.4k votes1.3k discussions

Gaza ceasefire1yr1Y

Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?

More important 3.93.3k votes103 discussions

Mandatory Military Service9yrs9Y

Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?

More important 3.73.2k votes236 discussions

Weapon Sales Ethics1yr1Y

Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?

More important 3.62.1k votes9 discussions

Ukrainian Defense Funding3yrs3Y

Should the United Kingdom provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

Somewhat important 3.33k votes103 discussions

Show 13 more foreign policy issues

Immigration Issues

Rwanda Asylum Plan10mos10MO

Should the government send illegal asylum seekers to Rwanda?

More important 4.172.9k votes687 discussions

Deportation of Suspected Terrorists11yrs11Y

Should the UK deport immigrants who are considered to be promoting terrorism?

Somewhat important 3.41.6k votes377 discussions

Immigration11yrs11Y

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

Somewhat important 3.276.3k votes1.4k discussions

Skilled Immigrants9yrs9Y

Should the UK increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?

Somewhat important 3.142.2k votes768 discussions

Immigrant Housing5mos5MO

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

Somewhat important 3.1528 votes17 discussions

High Risk Immigrant Ban1yr1Y

Should immigrants from high risk countries be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?

Somewhat important 32.2k votes166 discussions

Show 6 more immigration issues

Criminal Issues

Criminal Justice Use of AI11mos11MO

Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?

More important 3.61.7k votes54 discussions

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Somewhat important 3.163.6k votes787 discussions

Restorative Justice Programs11mos11MO

Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?

Somewhat important 3.110.9k votes144 discussions

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Somewhat important 2.91.5k votes76 discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Somewhat important 2.976.7k votes381 discussions

Defunding the Police5yrs5Y

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

Somewhat important 2.815.3k votes1.6k discussions

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?

Somewhat important 2.72.7k votes667 discussions

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Less important 2.663.9k votes765 discussions

Education Issues

Free School Meals10yrs10Y

Should free meals be offered to all primary school students?

More important 3.77k votes3k discussions

Tuition Fees11yrs11Y

Should the UK abolish university tuition fees?

More important 3.577k votes1.4k discussions

GCSE Exams10yrs10Y

Should every student be required to take a GCSE exam at the end of Year Eleven?

Somewhat important 3.14k votes435 discussions

Standardised Curriculum10yrs10Y

Should all state schools be required to follow a standard curriculum?

Somewhat important 31.6k votes220 discussions

Grammar Schools11yrs11Y

Would you support the return of a selective education system and the reintroduction of grammar schools?

Somewhat important 2.974.4k votes1.2k discussions

Critical Race Theory in Education4yrs4Y

Should critical race theory be taught in primary and secondary school?

Somewhat important 2.962.6k votes683 discussions

Show 4 more education issues

Environmental Issues

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?

More important 3.776.3k votes433 discussions

Fox Hunting8yrs8Y

Do you support the practice of hunting foxes with dogs?

Somewhat important 3.21.8k votes235 discussions

Food Waste11mos11MO

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

Somewhat important 3.21.8k votes18 discussions

Plastic Product Ban8yrs8Y

Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?

Somewhat important 3.140.3k votes941 discussions

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations2yrs2Y

Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?

Somewhat important 3.23k votes88 discussions

Fracking11yrs11Y

Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?

Somewhat important 327.6k votes255 discussions

Show 6 more environmental issues

Electoral Issues

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?

Somewhat important 3.138.2k votes312 discussions

Candidate Transparency9yrs9Y

Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?

Somewhat important 3.111.2k votes156 discussions

Mental competency testing2yrs2Y

Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?

Somewhat important 33.1k votes47 discussions

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Somewhat important 2.877.1k votes1.7k discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

Should foreigners, currently residing in the United Kingdom, have the right to vote?

Somewhat important 2.776.8k votes753 discussions

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?

Somewhat important 2.727.3k votes212 discussions

Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations9yrs9Y

Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?

More important 3.476.8k votes1.1k discussions

Nuclear Energy9yrs9Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Somewhat important 3.174.3k votes543 discussions

Genetic Engineering11mos11MO

Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?

Somewhat important 3.12.8k votes14 discussions

Lab Grown Meat11mos11MO

Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?

Less important 2.571.8k votes251 discussions

CRISPR Technology11mos11MO

Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?

Less important 2.32.3k votes71 discussions

Economic Issues

Taxes12yrs12Y

Should the U.K. raise taxes on the rich?

Most important 4.273.5k votes2k discussions

Minimum Wage13yrs13Y

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

More important 3.820.3k votes690 discussions

Tax Rate11yrs11Y

Should the top tax rate of income over £150,000 be raised to 50 percent?

More important 3.562k votes768 discussions

Tax Evasion10yrs10Y

Should the government prosecute people who avoid paying taxes by hiding money in foreign bank accounts?

Somewhat important 3.41.1k votes19 discussions

Tax on Wealthy and Corporations5mos5MO

Do you support tax policies that target high earners, banks, and luxury sectors?

More important 3.5535 votes1 discussion

Mansion Tax10yrs10Y

Should homeowners pay higher taxes on "mansions" valued over £2m?

More important 3.417k votes362 discussions

Show 35 more economic issues

Domestic Policy Issues

Armed Teachers7yrs7Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Most important 4.52.5k votes119 discussions

National Service10yrs10Y

Should the UK reinstate a form of mandatory national service?

More important 3.72.9k votes191 discussions

Government Surveillance12yrs12Y

Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?

Somewhat important 3.12.8k votes200 discussions

Social Media Regulation7yrs7Y

Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?

Somewhat important 31.4k votes549 discussions

House of Lords11yrs11Y

Should the House of Lords be a wholly elected body?

Somewhat important 2.91.8k votes270 discussions

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

Somewhat important 2.873.8k votes1.8k discussions

Show 13 more domestic policy issues

Transportation Issues

Public Transportation8yrs8Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

More important 3.61.2k votes203 discussions

Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities11mos11MO

Should the government require public transportation systems to be fully accessible to people with disabilities?

More important 3.51.4k votes17 discussions

Eliminating Traffic Laws11mos11MO

Should the government eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?

More important 3.51.6k votes27 discussions

National Railway8yrs8Y

Should the national railway be privatised?

Somewhat important 3.462k votes897 discussions

Electric Vehicle Mandates11mos11MO

Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?

Somewhat important 334.3k votes495 discussions

Bicycles and Bike Lanes11mos11MO

Should the government promote the use of bicycles by expanding bike lanes and bike-sharing programs?

Somewhat important 33.4k votes92 discussions

Show 17 more transportation issues

National Security Issues

Facial Recognition11mos11MO

Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?

Somewhat important 2.874.9k votes284 discussions

Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications11mos11MO

Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?

Somewhat important 2.78k votes67 discussions

Foreign Assassination8yrs8Y

Should the UK assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Less important 2.575.3k votes872 discussions

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense11mos11MO

Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?

Less important 2.57.7k votes122 discussions

National Identification System11mos11MO

Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?

Less important 2.459.2k votes87 discussions

Cross-border Payments10mos10MO

Should the government ban its citizens from using cross-border payment methods (like crypto) to send money to relatives in OFAC sanctioned countries (Palestine, Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, Russia, and North Korea)?

Less important 22k votes51 discussions

Technological Issues

Ethical Artificial Intelligence11mos11MO

Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?

Somewhat important 3.475.4k votes196 discussions

Data Privacy11mos11MO

Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?

Somewhat important 3.221.9k votes30 discussions

Social Media Regulation11mos11MO

Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?

Somewhat important 2.62k votes30 discussions

Cryptocurrencies11mos11MO

Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?

Less important 254.3k votes36 discussions

Self Hosted Digital Wallets10mos10MO

Should citizens be allowed to secure their money in self-hosted digital wallets that the government can monitor but not control?

Less important 268.9k votes102 discussions

Artwork Investment Contracts7mos7MO

Should artists be held to the same reporting and disclosure requirements as hedge funds, mutual funds, and public companies when selling their artwork?

Least important 1.6602 votes4 discussions