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Social Issues

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 51.9k votes362 discussions

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

Most important 4.824k votes398 discussions

LGBT Adoption Rights9yrs9Y

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

Most important 4.722.8k votes531 discussions

Death Penalty12yrs12Y

Do you support the death penalty?

More important 3.523.2k votes1.3k discussions

Gender Transition4yrs4Y

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

Somewhat important 3.31.6k votes403 discussions

Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training2yrs2Y

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?

Somewhat important 3.2986 votes38 discussions

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Environmental Issues

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

Most important 4.524.3k votes432 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 3.919.3k votes936 discussions

Fox Hunting8yrs8Y

Do you support the practice of hunting foxes with dogs?

More important 3.71.1k votes235 discussions

Fracking11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.68.3k votes255 discussions

Animal Testing6yrs6Y

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

Somewhat important 3.220.2k votes1.9k discussions

Food Waste9mos9MO

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

Somewhat important 3333 votes17 discussions

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Healthcare Issues

NHS Privatisation11yrs11Y

Should there be more or less privatisation of the NHS?

Most important 4.423.7k votes1.6k discussions

Mental Health11yrs11Y

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

More important 4.21.2k votes108 discussions

NHS Salaries9mos9MO

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

More important 4.11.2k votes273 discussions

NHS Profit Reimbursement10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 3.22.1k votes159 discussions

Single-Payer Healthcare8yrs8Y

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Somewhat important 2.9655 votes125 discussions

Emergency Medical Care11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 2.623.8k votes1.5k discussions

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Housing Issues

Affordable Housing9mos9MO

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

More important 3.92.5k votes148 discussions

Rent Control9mos9MO

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

More important 3.79.7k votes287 discussions

Green Spaces9mos9MO

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

More important 3.6657 votes26 discussions

Homeless Shelters9mos9MO

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Somewhat important 3.3401 votes29 discussions

First-time Homebuyer Subsidies9mos9MO

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

Somewhat important 3.16.5k votes237 discussions

Foreign Real Estate Investment9mos9MO

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

Somewhat important 2.8386 votes46 discussions

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Criminal Issues

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Somewhat important 322.4k votes787 discussions

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Somewhat important 2.9901 votes75 discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Somewhat important 2.822.1k votes380 discussions

Criminal Justice Use of AI9mos9MO

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

Somewhat important 2.9342 votes54 discussions

Restorative Justice Programs9mos9MO

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

Somewhat important 2.91k votes143 discussions

Defunding the Police4yrs4Y

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

Somewhat important 2.78.3k votes1.6k discussions

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Less important 2.317k votes761 discussions

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.33.2k votes666 discussions

Electoral Issues

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.97.6k votes312 discussions

Candidate Transparency8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.94.8k votes155 discussions

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Less important 2.624.2k votes1.6k discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Less important 2.524.2k votes748 discussions

Mental competency testing2yrs2Y

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

Less important 2.5664 votes46 discussions

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

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

Less important 2.35.2k votes211 discussions

Foreign Policy Issues

Human Rights Act11yrs11Y

Should the UK abolish the Human Rights Act?

Most important 4.523.4k votes512 discussions

European Union11yrs11Y

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

Most important 4.224.1k votes1.3k discussions

Gaza ceasefire1yr1Y

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

More important 3.6348 votes99 discussions

Mandatory Military Service9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.3607 votes236 discussions

Weapon Sales Ethics1yr1Y

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

Somewhat important 2.8210 votes8 discussions

Trident Nuclear Weapons Programme11yrs11Y

Should the UK renew its Trident nuclear weapons programme?

Somewhat important 2.720.2k votes1.3k discussions

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Education Issues

Free School Meals10yrs10Y

Should free meals be offered to all primary school students?

More important 3.615.6k votes3k discussions

Tuition Fees11yrs11Y

Should the UK abolish university tuition fees?

More important 3.524.3k votes1.4k discussions

Critical Race Theory in Education4yrs4Y

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

Somewhat important 2.78.8k votes674 discussions

Grammar Schools10yrs10Y

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

Less important 2.623k votes1.2k discussions

GCSE Exams10yrs10Y

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

Less important 2.51.5k votes434 discussions

Standardised Curriculum10yrs10Y

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

Less important 2.3642 votes220 discussions

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Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.224.2k votes1.1k discussions

Nuclear Energy9yrs9Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Somewhat important 2.924.1k votes541 discussions

Genetic Engineering9mos9MO

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

Less important 2.4363 votes14 discussions

Lab Grown Meat9mos9MO

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

Less important 2.211.6k votes250 discussions

CRISPR Technology9mos9MO

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

Least important 1.7775 votes71 discussions

Immigration Issues

Rwanda Asylum Plan9mos9MO

Should the government send illegal asylum seekers to Rwanda?

More important 3.511.8k votes670 discussions

Immigration11yrs11Y

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

Somewhat important 2.921.7k 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 2.614.2k votes762 discussions

Migrant Children8yrs8Y

Should the children of migrants who live in French territories be allowed to join their families?

Less important 2.6730 votes298 discussions

Deportation of Suspected Terrorists11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2.4752 votes374 discussions

Dual Citizenship8yrs8Y

Should immigrants to the United Kingdom be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?

Less important 2.33k votes197 discussions

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Economic Issues

Taxes12yrs12Y

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

Most important 4.323.7k votes2k discussions

Minimum Wage13yrs13Y

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

More important 4.116.7k votes690 discussions

Mansion Tax10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 3.45.6k votes361 discussions

Corporate Tax11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.32.8k votes176 discussions

Tax Rate11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.214.6k votes767 discussions

Inflation9mos9MO

Has the government done enough to lower inflation?

Somewhat important 3.1781 votes52 discussions

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Domestic Policy Issues

Armed Teachers7yrs7Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Most important 4.2821 votes118 discussions

Government Surveillance11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.21.1k votes200 discussions

National Service10yrs10Y

Should the UK reinstate a form of mandatory national service?

Somewhat important 3.11.6k votes189 discussions

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

Somewhat important 2.922.8k votes1.7k discussions

Zero Hour Contracts11yrs11Y

Do you support the use of zero hour contracts?

Somewhat important 2.621k votes749 discussions

House of Lords11yrs11Y

Should the House of Lords be a wholly elected body?

Less important 2.6607 votes269 discussions

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Transportation Issues

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Somewhat important 3.43.1k votes203 discussions

National Railway8yrs8Y

Should the national railway be privatised?

Somewhat important 3.123k 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 3.1240 votes17 discussions

Electric Vehicle Mandates9mos9MO

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

Somewhat important 2.74.3k votes490 discussions

Bicycles and Bike Lanes9mos9MO

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

Somewhat important 2.71.8k votes92 discussions

Eliminating Traffic Laws9mos9MO

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

Somewhat important 2.6238 votes26 discussions

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Technological Issues

Ethical Artificial Intelligence9mos9MO

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

Somewhat important 312.3k votes191 discussions

Data Privacy9mos9MO

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

Somewhat important 2.75.6k votes30 discussions

Social Media Regulation9mos9MO

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

Less important 2.11.4k votes30 discussions

Cryptocurrencies9mos9MO

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

Least important 1.57.5k votes36 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?

Least important 1.410.2k votes101 discussions

National Security Issues

Facial Recognition9mos9MO

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

Less important 2.312.1k votes282 discussions

Foreign Assassination8yrs8Y

Should the UK assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Less important 2.224.1k votes867 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 2721 votes67 discussions

National Identification System9mos9MO

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

Less important 1.97.6k votes85 discussions

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense9mos9MO

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

Less important 1.83.7k 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)?

Least important 1.5860 votes51 discussions