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Social Issues

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 56k votes358 discussions

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

Most important 4.280.1k votes394 discussions

LGBT Adoption Rights8yrs8Y

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

More important 4.177.9k votes526 discussions

Euthanasia11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.73.8k votes159 discussions

Gender Transition4yrs4Y

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

More important 3.63.1k votes400 discussions

Death Penalty12yrs12Y

Do you support the death penalty?

Somewhat important 3.277.7k votes1.3k discussions

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Healthcare Issues

Mental Health11yrs11Y

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

Most important 4.55k votes107 discussions

NHS Privatisation11yrs11Y

Should there be more or less privatisation of the NHS?

Most important 4.579.4k votes1.6k discussions

NHS Salaries6mos6MO

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

More important 4.21.5k votes261 discussions

Emergency Medical Care11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.478.9k votes1.5k discussions

NHS Profit Reimbursement10yrs10Y

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

More important 3.46.7k votes159 discussions

Single-Payer Healthcare7yrs7Y

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Somewhat important 3.13k votes125 discussions

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Housing Issues

Green Spaces6mos6MO

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

More important 3.9929 votes26 discussions

Affordable Housing6mos6MO

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

More important 3.62.8k votes145 discussions

Rent Control6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 3.416k votes282 discussions

First-time Homebuyer Subsidies6mos6MO

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

Somewhat important 3.211.7k votes237 discussions

Foreign Real Estate Investment6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 3.2702 votes45 discussions

Stamp Duty Tax5mos5MO

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

Somewhat important 3.11.2k votes30 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 3.413.2k votes310 discussions

Mental competency testing2yrs2Y

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

Somewhat important 3.21.4k votes44 discussions

Candidate Transparency8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 312.9k votes150 discussions

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Somewhat important 2.880.6k votes1.6k discussions

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

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

Less important 2.512.2k votes211 discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.480.4k votes746 discussions

Environmental Issues

Fox Hunting8yrs8Y

Do you support the practice of hunting foxes with dogs?

More important 3.625.5k votes235 discussions

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

More important 3.680.2k votes429 discussions

Plastic Product Ban8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.672k votes934 discussions

Animal Testing6yrs6Y

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

More important 3.540.7k votes1.9k discussions

Food Waste6mos6MO

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

Somewhat important 3.2394 votes17 discussions

Fracking11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 2.725.8k votes254 discussions

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Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.880.4k votes1.1k discussions

Genetic Engineering6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 2.9563 votes13 discussions

Nuclear Energy8yrs8Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Somewhat important 2.779.2k votes538 discussions

Lab Grown Meat6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 2.617.7k votes249 discussions

CRISPR Technology6mos6MO

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

Less important 1.91.3k votes71 discussions

Education Issues

Free School Meals10yrs10Y

Should free meals be offered to all primary school students?

More important 3.660.1k votes3k discussions

Tuition Fees11yrs11Y

Should the UK abolish university tuition fees?

More important 3.580.5k votes1.4k discussions

GCSE Exams10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 3.211.3k votes429 discussions

Standardised Curriculum10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 3.12.8k votes219 discussions

Grammar Schools10yrs10Y

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

Less important 2.577.1k votes1.2k discussions

Critical Race Theory in Education4yrs4Y

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

Less important 2.415.3k votes662 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 4.42.9k votes372 discussions

Immigration11yrs11Y

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

Somewhat important 3.273.5k votes1.3k discussions

Immigrant Assimilation11yrs11Y

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

Somewhat important 3.13.4k 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?

Somewhat important 36.3k votes420 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 2.82.5k votes164 discussions

Skilled Immigrants9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.630.3k votes753 discussions

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Domestic Policy Issues

Armed Teachers7yrs7Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Most important 4.82.4k votes116 discussions

Government Surveillance11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.710.4k votes199 discussions

Whistleblower Protection8yrs8Y

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

Somewhat important 31.4k votes52 discussions

Net Neutrality11yrs11Y

Should internet service providers be allowed to speed up access to popular websites (that pay higher rates) at the expense of slowing down access to less popular websites (that pay lower rates)?

Somewhat important 31.3k votes27 discussions

Social Media Regulation6yrs6Y

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

Somewhat important 2.91.9k votes544 discussions

Zero Hour Contracts11yrs11Y

Do you support the use of zero hour contracts?

Somewhat important 2.972k votes746 discussions

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Criminal Issues

Criminal Justice Use of AI6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 3.2587 votes54 discussions

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Somewhat important 2.777.7k votes787 discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Somewhat important 2.641.8k votes376 discussions

Defunding the Police4yrs4Y

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

Less important 2.614.9k votes1.6k discussions

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Less important 2.511.6k votes75 discussions

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Less important 2.468.8k votes756 discussions

Restorative Justice Programs6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.51.2k votes139 discussions

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.333.5k votes663 discussions

Economic Issues

Minimum Wage13yrs13Y

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

More important 3.868.6k votes689 discussions

Taxes11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.779.7k votes2k discussions

Young Benefit Claimants10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 3.47k votes102 discussions

Inheritance Tax10yrs10Y

Should the government abolish the inheritance tax?

Somewhat important 3.32.1k votes117 discussions

Mansion Tax10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 3.216.9k votes359 discussions

Inflation6mos6MO

Has the government done enough to lower inflation?

Somewhat important 3.31k votes52 discussions

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Technological Issues

Ethical Artificial Intelligence6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 3.118.8k votes187 discussions

Data Privacy6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 37.5k votes30 discussions

Social Media Regulation6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.22.4k votes30 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?

Less important 215.4k votes92 discussions

Cryptocurrencies6mos6MO

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

Less important 1.812.8k votes35 discussions

Foreign Policy Issues

Human Rights Act11yrs11Y

Should the UK abolish the Human Rights Act?

More important 4.178.9k votes507 discussions

European Union11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.378.7k 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 3.22.8k votes234 discussions

Weapon Sales Ethics10mos10MO

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

Somewhat important 2.8368 votes7 discussions

United States of Europe8yrs8Y

Should the EU evolve into the United States of Europe?

Somewhat important 2.71.2k votes246 discussions

Gaza ceasefire10mos10MO

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

Somewhat important 2.8530 votes93 discussions

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Transportation Issues

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Somewhat important 341.1k votes203 discussions

Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 3383 votes48 discussions

Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 2.8388 votes17 discussions

Eliminating Traffic Laws6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 2.8326 votes26 discussions

Electric Vehicle Mandates6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 2.77.1k votes482 discussions

National Railway8yrs8Y

Should the national railway be privatised?

Somewhat important 2.778.4k votes897 discussions

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National Security Issues

Facial Recognition6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.518.6k votes281 discussions

National Identification System6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.413k votes83 discussions

Foreign Assassination8yrs8Y

Should the UK assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Less important 2.279.8k votes863 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 2.1877 votes63 discussions

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense6mos6MO

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

Less important 25k 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)?

Least important 1.71.2k votes49 discussions