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 People Before Profit

View

Sort by

Find an issue

Filter by topic

Toggle voterbase

Statistics are shown for this demographic

x People Before Profit

Voting for candidate

Region

Borough

Parish

Postal Area

Postal District

Constituency

Historical Importance

Loading data...

Loading chart...

Immigration Issues

Deportation of Suspected Terrorists11yrs11Y

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

Most important 53.4k votes372 discussions

Immigrant Assimilation11yrs11Y

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

More important 3.64.3k votes507 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 3.49.7k votes420 discussions

Immigration11yrs11Y

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

More important 3.4126k votes1.3k 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 3.44.2k votes164 discussions

EU Migrant Quota8yrs8Y

Should the EU impose a quota of migrants per country?

Somewhat important 2.83.2k votes276 discussions

Show 5 more immigration issues

Healthcare Issues

Mental Health11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.86.5k votes107 discussions

NHS Privatisation11yrs11Y

Should there be more or less privatisation of the NHS?

More important 3.5132k votes1.6k discussions

Emergency Medical Care11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.3132k votes1.5k discussions

NHS Salaries6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 3.32.5k votes261 discussions

NHS Profit Reimbursement10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 2.89.1k votes159 discussions

Single-Payer Healthcare7yrs7Y

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Less important 2.53.8k votes125 discussions

Show 6 more healthcare issues

Social Issues

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

More important 3.86.6k votes358 discussions

Euthanasia11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.43.8k votes159 discussions

Gender Transition4yrs4Y

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

Somewhat important 3.23.6k votes400 discussions

Transgender Athletes6yrs6Y

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

Somewhat important 2.94.2k votes896 discussions

Gender Workplace Diversity9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.86k votes496 discussions

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

Somewhat important 2.8133k votes394 discussions

Show 9 more social issues

Electoral Issues

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.822.6k votes310 discussions

Mental competency testing2yrs2Y

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

Somewhat important 2.72k votes44 discussions

Candidate Transparency8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.619.2k votes150 discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.4134k votes746 discussions

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Less important 2.4134k votes1.6k discussions

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

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

Less important 1.819.7k votes211 discussions

Housing Issues

Green Spaces6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 3.11.7k votes26 discussions

Foreign Real Estate Investment6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 31.2k votes45 discussions

Affordable Housing6mos6MO

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

Somewhat important 2.94.8k votes145 discussions

Rent Control6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 2.731k votes282 discussions

First-time Homebuyer Subsidies6mos6MO

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

Somewhat important 2.722.3k votes237 discussions

Stamp Duty Tax5mos5MO

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

Less important 2.62.2k votes30 discussions

Show 4 more housing issues

Domestic Policy Issues

Armed Teachers7yrs7Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

More important 3.42.9k votes116 discussions

Flag Burning8yrs8Y

Should it be illegal to burn the UK flag?

Somewhat important 34.4k votes122 discussions

Government Surveillance11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 316.1k votes199 discussions

Social Media Regulation6yrs6Y

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

Less important 2.62.2k votes544 discussions

British Monarchy10yrs10Y

Should the British Monarchy be abolished?

Less important 2.697.3k votes869 discussions

West Lothian Question10yrs10Y

Should Welsh, Scottish, and Northern Irish MPs be entitled to vote on legislation which only affects England?

Less important 2.52.3k votes126 discussions

Show 13 more domestic policy issues

Economic Issues

Minimum Wage13yrs13Y

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

Somewhat important 3.2112k votes689 discussions

Young Benefit Claimants10yrs10Y

Should 18-21 year olds take on unpaid community work in order to claim benefits?

Somewhat important 312.7k votes102 discussions

Taxes11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3133k votes2k discussions

32-Hour Work Week5yrs5Y

Do you support a 32-hour work week?

Somewhat important 2.93k votes565 discussions

Inheritance Tax10yrs10Y

Should the government abolish the inheritance tax?

Somewhat important 2.82.3k votes117 discussions

Inflation6mos6MO

Has the government done enough to lower inflation?

Somewhat important 2.91.8k votes52 discussions

Show 32 more economic issues

Criminal Issues

Criminal Justice Use of AI6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 2.81.1k votes54 discussions

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.355.6k votes663 discussions

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Less important 2.3118k votes756 discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Less important 2.266.8k votes376 discussions

Defunding the Police4yrs4Y

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

Less important 2.220.8k votes1.6k discussions

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Less important 2.120k votes75 discussions

Restorative Justice Programs6mos6MO

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

Less important 22.3k votes139 discussions

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Less important 1.8129k votes787 discussions

Education Issues

Free School Meals10yrs10Y

Should free meals be offered to all primary school students?

Somewhat important 2.996.4k votes3k discussions

GCSE Exams10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 2.616.4k votes429 discussions

Tuition Fees11yrs11Y

Should the UK abolish university tuition fees?

Somewhat important 2.6134k votes1.4k discussions

Standardised Curriculum10yrs10Y

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

Less important 2.63.1k votes219 discussions

School Truancy5yrs5Y

Should the government decriminalize school truancy?

Less important 2.25.1k votes823 discussions

Free Schools11yrs11Y

Should the government allow businesses, charities, parents or teachers to use public money to start "free schools"?

Less important 23.9k votes212 discussions

Show 4 more education issues

Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 3134k votes1.1k discussions

Lab Grown Meat6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.233.9k votes249 discussions

Nuclear Energy8yrs8Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Less important 2131k votes538 discussions

Genetic Engineering6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.2941 votes13 discussions

CRISPR Technology6mos6MO

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

Least important 1.52k votes71 discussions

Environmental Issues

Animal Testing6yrs6Y

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

Somewhat important 2.865k votes1.9k discussions

Fox Hunting8yrs8Y

Do you support the practice of hunting foxes with dogs?

Somewhat important 2.843.6k votes235 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 2.5118k votes934 discussions

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

Less important 2.4133k votes429 discussions

Genetically Modified Foods11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2.32.9k votes196 discussions

Food Waste6mos6MO

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

Less important 2.3619 votes17 discussions

Show 6 more environmental issues

National Security Issues

Foreign Assassination8yrs8Y

Should the UK assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Less important 2.5134k votes863 discussions

Facial Recognition6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.235.7k votes281 discussions

National Identification System6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.125.2k votes83 discussions

Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications6mos6MO

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

Less important 21.8k votes63 discussions

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense6mos6MO

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

Less important 1.99.3k votes120 discussions

Cross-border Payments6mos6MO

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 1.92.2k votes49 discussions

Foreign Policy Issues

Human Rights Act11yrs11Y

Should the UK abolish the Human Rights Act?

Somewhat important 3132k votes507 discussions

European Union11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 2.8132k votes1.3k discussions

Military Spending9yrs9Y

Should the government increase or decrease military spending?

Somewhat important 2.74.8k votes259 discussions

Foreign Aid10yrs10Y

Should the government increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Somewhat important 2.74.1k votes398 discussions

Mandatory Military Service9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.63.5k votes234 discussions

Ukrainian Defense Funding2yrs2Y

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

Less important 2.21.2k votes101 discussions

Show 14 more foreign policy issues

Technological Issues

Data Privacy6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.413.9k votes30 discussions

Ethical Artificial Intelligence6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.435.7k votes187 discussions

Self Hosted Digital Wallets6mos6MO

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

Least important 1.830.1k votes92 discussions

Social Media Regulation6mos6MO

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

Least important 1.84.2k votes30 discussions

Cryptocurrencies6mos6MO

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

Least important 1.524.4k votes35 discussions

Transportation Issues

Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.5677 votes48 discussions

Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.3597 votes17 discussions

Electric Vehicle Mandates6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.313.5k votes482 discussions

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Less important 2.269.6k votes203 discussions

Eliminating Traffic Laws6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.2567 votes26 discussions

GPS Vehicle Tracking6mos6MO

Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?

Less important 2734 votes27 discussions

Show 16 more transportation issues