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Healthcare Issues

NHS Privatisation11yrs11Y

Should there be more or less privatisation of the NHS?

Most important 566.6k votes1.6k discussions

Mental Health11yrs11Y

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

Most important 4.75.8k votes108 discussions

NHS Salaries9mos9MO

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

Most important 4.52.9k votes273 discussions

NHS Profit Reimbursement10yrs10Y

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

More important 4.214.4k votes159 discussions

Emergency Medical Care11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.766.2k votes1.5k discussions

Single-Payer Healthcare8yrs8Y

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

More important 3.73.5k votes125 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 4.83.6k votes374 discussions

Immigration11yrs11Y

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

Most important 4.862.4k votes1.4k 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 3.911.4k votes422 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?

More important 44.7k votes165 discussions

Immigrant Assimilation11yrs11Y

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

More important 3.84.9k votes509 discussions

Rwanda Asylum Plan9mos9MO

Should the government send illegal asylum seekers to Rwanda?

More important 3.523.8k votes671 discussions

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Housing Issues

Affordable Housing9mos9MO

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

More important 44.5k votes148 discussions

Rent Control9mos9MO

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

More important 3.821k votes287 discussions

Green Spaces9mos9MO

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

More important 3.91.8k votes26 discussions

First-time Homebuyer Subsidies9mos9MO

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

More important 3.713.1k votes237 discussions

Foreign Real Estate Investment9mos9MO

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

More important 3.81.3k votes46 discussions

Stamp Duty Tax8mos8MO

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

More important 3.51.6k votes30 discussions

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Education Issues

Free School Meals10yrs10Y

Should free meals be offered to all primary school students?

Most important 4.751.2k votes3k discussions

Tuition Fees11yrs11Y

Should the UK abolish university tuition fees?

More important 3.968.4k votes1.4k discussions

GCSE Exams10yrs10Y

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

More important 3.96.7k votes434 discussions

Standardised Curriculum10yrs10Y

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

More important 3.73.8k votes220 discussions

School Truancy5yrs5Y

Should the government decriminalize school truancy?

Somewhat important 35k votes826 discussions

Grammar Schools10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 2.963.5k votes1.2k discussions

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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 4.24.6k votes403 discussions

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

More important 4.15.2k votes362 discussions

Transgender Athletes6yrs6Y

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

More important 3.94.2k votes902 discussions

Euthanasia11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.43.6k votes160 discussions

Gender Workplace Diversity9yrs9Y

Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?

Somewhat important 3.45.3k votes501 discussions

Hate Speech4yrs4Y

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

Somewhat important 3.34.1k votes259 discussions

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Electoral Issues

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.717.3k votes312 discussions

Candidate Transparency8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 3.324.6k votes155 discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 3.268k votes748 discussions

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Somewhat important 3.268.2k votes1.6k discussions

Mental competency testing2yrs2Y

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

Somewhat important 3.12.6k votes46 discussions

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

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

Less important 2.213.3k votes211 discussions

Economic Issues

Minimum Wage13yrs13Y

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

Most important 4.751.7k votes690 discussions

Taxes12yrs12Y

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

Most important 4.567.2k votes2k discussions

Tax Evasion10yrs10Y

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

Most important 4.41.6k votes19 discussions

Mansion Tax10yrs10Y

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

Most important 4.223.4k votes361 discussions

Inflation9mos9MO

Has the government done enough to lower inflation?

More important 42.1k votes52 discussions

Tax Rate11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.836.9k votes767 discussions

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Domestic Policy Issues

Armed Teachers7yrs7Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Most important 4.33.6k votes118 discussions

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

More important 3.662.7k votes1.8k discussions

Government Surveillance11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.64.1k votes200 discussions

National Service10yrs10Y

Should the UK reinstate a form of mandatory national service?

More important 3.45k votes189 discussions

Social Media Regulation7yrs7Y

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

More important 3.42.7k votes546 discussions

Zero Hour Contracts11yrs11Y

Do you support the use of zero hour contracts?

More important 3.461.5k votes749 discussions

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Criminal Issues

Criminal Justice Use of AI9mos9MO

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

More important 3.81.1k votes54 discussions

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Somewhat important 3.34.6k votes75 discussions

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 3.110.3k votes666 discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Somewhat important 363.1k votes380 discussions

Defunding the Police4yrs4Y

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

Somewhat important 322.1k votes1.6k discussions

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Somewhat important 2.952k votes761 discussions

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Somewhat important 2.661.9k votes787 discussions

Restorative Justice Programs9mos9MO

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

Somewhat important 2.62.8k votes143 discussions

Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.868k votes1.1k discussions

Lab Grown Meat9mos9MO

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

Somewhat important 324.3k votes250 discussions

Nuclear Energy9yrs9Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Somewhat important 366.7k votes541 discussions

Genetic Engineering9mos9MO

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

Somewhat important 2.9938 votes14 discussions

CRISPR Technology9mos9MO

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

Less important 2.21.9k votes71 discussions

Environmental Issues

Fox Hunting8yrs8Y

Do you support the practice of hunting foxes with dogs?

More important 3.53.6k votes235 discussions

Animal Testing6yrs6Y

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

Somewhat important 3.459.9k votes1.9k discussions

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 3.367.7k votes432 discussions

Genetically Modified Foods11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.24.1k votes198 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 3.257.6k votes937 discussions

Food Waste9mos9MO

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

Somewhat important 3.1895 votes17 discussions

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Foreign Policy Issues

Human Rights Act11yrs11Y

Should the UK abolish the Human Rights Act?

Somewhat important 3.463.1k votes512 discussions

European Union11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.365.2k votes1.3k discussions

Mandatory Military Service9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.33.3k votes236 discussions

United States of Europe8yrs8Y

Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?

Somewhat important 3.22.5k votes248 discussions

Military Spending9yrs9Y

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

Somewhat important 3.14.4k votes259 discussions

Ukrainian Defense Funding2yrs2Y

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

Somewhat important 32.2k votes103 discussions

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National Security Issues

Foreign Assassination8yrs8Y

Should the UK assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Somewhat important 367.6k votes867 discussions

Facial Recognition9mos9MO

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

Somewhat important 2.925.4k votes282 discussions

National Identification System9mos9MO

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

Somewhat important 2.815.9k votes85 discussions

Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications9mos9MO

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

Less important 2.51.9k votes67 discussions

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense9mos9MO

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

Less important 2.38.5k votes120 discussions

Cross-border Payments9mos9MO

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 2.22.3k votes51 discussions

Technological Issues

Data Privacy9mos9MO

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

Somewhat important 3.412.4k votes30 discussions

Ethical Artificial Intelligence9mos9MO

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

Somewhat important 3.325.7k votes191 discussions

Social Media Regulation9mos9MO

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

Less important 2.34.2k votes30 discussions

Self Hosted Digital Wallets8mos8MO

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

Less important 2.220.2k votes101 discussions

Cryptocurrencies9mos9MO

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

Less important 1.915.7k votes36 discussions

Transportation Issues

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

More important 3.610.8k votes203 discussions

Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure9mos9MO

Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?

Somewhat important 3.4778 votes48 discussions

Eliminating Traffic Laws9mos9MO

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

Somewhat important 3.2726 votes26 discussions

Electric Vehicle Mandates9mos9MO

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

Somewhat important 3.29.5k votes490 discussions

National Railway8yrs8Y

Should the national railway be privatised?

Somewhat important 364.4k votes897 discussions

Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities9mos9MO

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

Somewhat important 3749 votes17 discussions

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