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Social Issues

Gender Transition4yrs4Y

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

Most important 5825 votes404 discussions

Transgender Athletes6yrs6Y

Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?

Most important 4.3888 votes903 discussions

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

More important 41k votes364 discussions

LGBT Adoption Rights9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.710.1k votes535 discussions

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

Somewhat important 3.310.4k votes405 discussions

Death Penalty13yrs13Y

Do you support the death penalty?

Somewhat important 3.310.1k votes1.3k discussions

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Immigration Issues

Deportation of Suspected Terrorists11yrs11Y

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

Most important 4.2721 votes377 discussions

Immigration11yrs11Y

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

More important 3.79k votes1.4k discussions

Immigrant Assimilation11yrs11Y

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

More important 3.6829 votes511 discussions

Citizenship Test9yrs9Y

Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?

More important 3.41.7k votes425 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 2.7474 votes166 discussions

Rwanda Asylum Plan11mos11MO

Should the government send illegal asylum seekers to Rwanda?

Less important 2.53.4k votes688 discussions

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Electoral Issues

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Somewhat important 310.6k votes1.7k discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.810.5k votes753 discussions

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.22.6k votes312 discussions

Mental competency testing2yrs2Y

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

Less important 2.2377 votes47 discussions

Candidate Transparency9yrs9Y

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

Less important 23.2k votes156 discussions

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

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

Least important 1.51.9k votes212 discussions

Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 310.6k votes1.1k discussions

Nuclear Energy9yrs9Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Somewhat important 2.710.5k votes544 discussions

Lab Grown Meat11mos11MO

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

Less important 2.23.4k votes252 discussions

CRISPR Technology11mos11MO

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

Least important 1.7215 votes71 discussions

Genetic Engineering11mos11MO

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

Least important 1.6127 votes14 discussions

Foreign Policy Issues

United States of Europe8yrs8Y

Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?

More important 3.4476 votes248 discussions

European Union11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.310.4k votes1.3k discussions

Military Spending9yrs9Y

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

Somewhat important 3864 votes260 discussions

Human Rights Act11yrs11Y

Should the UK abolish the Human Rights Act?

Somewhat important 310.3k votes514 discussions

Trident Nuclear Weapons Programme11yrs11Y

Should the UK renew its Trident nuclear weapons programme?

Somewhat important 2.99.1k votes1.3k discussions

Foreign Aid10yrs10Y

Should the government increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Less important 2.5863 votes402 discussions

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Criminal Issues

Defunding the Police5yrs5Y

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

Less important 2.63.5k votes1.6k discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Less important 2.59.2k votes381 discussions

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Less important 2.37.9k votes765 discussions

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.22.1k votes667 discussions

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Less important 2.1788 votes76 discussions

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Less important 2.19.7k votes787 discussions

Criminal Justice Use of AI11mos11MO

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

Least important 1.7118 votes54 discussions

Restorative Justice Programs11mos11MO

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

Least important 1.6445 votes144 discussions

Domestic Policy Issues

British Monarchy10yrs10Y

Should the British Monarchy be abolished?

Somewhat important 3.410.2k votes879 discussions

Government Surveillance12yrs12Y

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

Somewhat important 3.1817 votes200 discussions

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

Somewhat important 3.19.8k votes1.8k discussions

Armed Teachers7yrs7Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Somewhat important 3675 votes119 discussions

House of Lords8yrs8Y

Should the House of Lords be abolished?

Less important 2.4641 votes1.2k discussions

National Service10yrs10Y

Should the UK reinstate a form of mandatory national service?

Less important 2.21.1k votes191 discussions

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Healthcare Issues

NHS Privatisation11yrs11Y

Should there be more or less privatisation of the NHS?

Somewhat important 310.4k votes1.6k discussions

COVID Employment Health Pass4yrs4Y

Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?

Somewhat important 2.7509 votes252 discussions

Safe Haven7yrs7Y

Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?

Less important 2.64.9k votes583 discussions

Marijuana13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

Less important 2.4573 votes161 discussions

Emergency Medical Care11yrs11Y

Should foreign visitors have to pay for emergency medical treatment during their stay in the UK?

Less important 2.310.2k votes1.5k discussions

Mental Health12yrs12Y

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

Less important 2.2853 votes109 discussions

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National Security Issues

Foreign Assassination8yrs8Y

Should the UK assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Somewhat important 2.810.5k votes872 discussions

Facial Recognition11mos11MO

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

Less important 2.53.6k votes284 discussions

National Identification System11mos11MO

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

Less important 2.22.7k votes87 discussions

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense11mos11MO

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

Less important 1.8820 votes122 discussions

Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications11mos11MO

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

Less important 1.8214 votes67 discussions

Cross-border Payments11mos11MO

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)?

Least important 1.6231 votes51 discussions

Education Issues

GCSE Exams10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 2.7843 votes435 discussions

Critical Race Theory in Education4yrs4Y

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

Somewhat important 2.73.4k votes685 discussions

Tuition Fees11yrs11Y

Should the UK abolish university tuition fees?

Less important 2.510.6k votes1.4k discussions

Free School Meals10yrs10Y

Should free meals be offered to all primary school students?

Less important 2.27.4k votes3k discussions

Standardised Curriculum10yrs10Y

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

Less important 2.1541 votes220 discussions

Grammar Schools11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2.19.9k votes1.2k discussions

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Technological Issues

Ethical Artificial Intelligence11mos11MO

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

Less important 2.53.6k votes196 discussions

Data Privacy11mos11MO

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

Less important 2.51.2k votes30 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 1.83.2k votes102 discussions

Social Media Regulation11mos11MO

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

Least important 1.7369 votes30 discussions

Cryptocurrencies11mos11MO

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

Least important 1.52.6k votes36 discussions

Housing Issues

Rent Control11mos11MO

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

Less important 2.43.3k votes290 discussions

First-time Homebuyer Subsidies11mos11MO

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

Less important 2.32.1k votes237 discussions

Affordable Housing11mos11MO

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

Less important 2.4390 votes150 discussions

Stamp Duty Tax10mos10MO

Should the government abolish stamp duty for first-time buyers on homes worth less than £425,000?

Less important 2.3224 votes30 discussions

Homeless Encampments3yrs3Y

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

Less important 27.3k votes1.8k discussions

Green Spaces11mos11MO

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

Less important 2177 votes26 discussions

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Transportation Issues

Electric Vehicle Mandates11mos11MO

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

Less important 2.61.5k votes495 discussions

Public Transportation8yrs8Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Less important 2.32k votes203 discussions

National Railway8yrs8Y

Should the national railway be privatised?

Less important 2.19.9k votes897 discussions

Diesel Emission Standards11mos11MO

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

Less important 1.91k votes114 discussions

High Speed 211yrs11Y

Do you support the construction of a high speed railway (HS2) connecting London to Birmingham?

Less important 1.85.7k votes1.3k discussions

Bicycles and Bike Lanes11mos11MO

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

Least important 1.6343 votes92 discussions

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Economic Issues

Taxes12yrs12Y

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

Somewhat important 2.710.4k votes2k discussions

Minimum Wage13yrs13Y

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

Somewhat important 2.78.1k votes690 discussions

Tax Rate11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2.66.6k votes768 discussions

Free Trade11yrs11Y

Should the U.K. pursue free trade deals with other countries?

Less important 2.2145 votes20 discussions

Welfare11yrs11Y

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

Less important 2.1692 votes414 discussions

Corporate Tax11yrs11Y

Should the U.K. raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

Less important 2.11k votes176 discussions

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Environmental Issues

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

Less important 2.110.5k votes433 discussions

Animal Testing6yrs6Y

Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?

Less important 28.7k votes1.9k discussions

Plastic Product Ban8yrs8Y

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

Less important 1.98.7k votes941 discussions

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations2yrs2Y

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

Least important 1.7300 votes88 discussions

Genetically Modified Foods11yrs11Y

Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?

Least important 1.5546 votes198 discussions

Fracking11yrs11Y

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

Least important 1.43.5k votes255 discussions

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