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Social Issues

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 56.9k votes358 discussions

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

Most important 4.472.9k votes394 discussions

LGBT Adoption Rights8yrs8Y

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

Most important 4.371.2k votes526 discussions

Death Penalty12yrs12Y

Do you support the death penalty?

More important 3.671.6k votes1.3k discussions

Euthanasia11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.64.8k votes159 discussions

Gender Transition4yrs4Y

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

More important 3.53.9k votes400 discussions

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Healthcare Issues

NHS Privatisation11yrs11Y

Should there be more or less privatisation of the NHS?

Most important 4.772.2k votes1.6k discussions

Mental Health11yrs11Y

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

Most important 4.45.9k votes107 discussions

NHS Salaries6mos6MO

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

More important 3.91.8k votes261 discussions

Single-Payer Healthcare7yrs7Y

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

More important 3.54k votes125 discussions

NHS Profit Reimbursement10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 3.35.6k votes159 discussions

Emergency Medical Care11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.171.6k votes1.5k discussions

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Immigration Issues

Deportation of Suspected Terrorists11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.63.8k votes372 discussions

Rwanda Asylum Plan6mos6MO

Should the government send illegal asylum seekers to Rwanda?

More important 3.514.9k votes650 discussions

Immigration11yrs11Y

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

More important 3.463k votes1.3k discussions

Immigrant Assimilation11yrs11Y

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

Somewhat important 33.9k votes507 discussions

Skilled Immigrants9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 328.5k votes753 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 2.86.2k votes420 discussions

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Foreign Policy Issues

European Union11yrs11Y

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

Most important 4.672.8k votes1.3k discussions

Human Rights Act11yrs11Y

Should the UK abolish the Human Rights Act?

Most important 4.472k votes507 discussions

Mandatory Military Service9yrs9Y

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

More important 3.74.3k votes234 discussions

Gaza ceasefire10mos10MO

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

More important 3.6812 votes94 discussions

Trident Nuclear Weapons Programme11yrs11Y

Should the UK renew its Trident nuclear weapons programme?

Somewhat important 3.266.6k votes1.3k discussions

Netanyahu Leadership8mos8MO

Should the government continue to support Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership of the Israeli government?

Somewhat important 3.3635 votes55 discussions

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Domestic Policy Issues

Armed Teachers7yrs7Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Most important 4.43.5k votes116 discussions

Government Surveillance11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.78.9k votes199 discussions

National Service10yrs10Y

Should the UK reinstate a form of mandatory national service?

Somewhat important 3.218.3k votes188 discussions

House of Lords11yrs11Y

Should the House of Lords be a wholly elected body?

Somewhat important 3.23.9k votes267 discussions

British Monarchy10yrs10Y

Should the British Monarchy be abolished?

Somewhat important 3.157.6k votes869 discussions

Zero Hour Contracts11yrs11Y

Do you support the use of zero hour contracts?

Somewhat important 3.166.6k 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 3.3618 votes54 discussions

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Somewhat important 370.5k votes787 discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Somewhat important 343.1k votes376 discussions

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Somewhat important 2.99.6k votes75 discussions

Defunding the Police4yrs4Y

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

Somewhat important 2.820.5k votes1.6k discussions

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Somewhat important 2.657.5k votes756 discussions

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.628.6k votes663 discussions

Restorative Justice Programs6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 2.71.7k votes139 discussions

Environmental Issues

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

More important 3.773.1k votes429 discussions

Fox Hunting8yrs8Y

Do you support the practice of hunting foxes with dogs?

More important 3.618.2k 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?

Somewhat important 3.466.1k votes934 discussions

Animal Testing6yrs6Y

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

Somewhat important 3.141k votes1.9k discussions

Fracking11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.126.9k votes254 discussions

Food Waste6mos6MO

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

Somewhat important 3502 votes17 discussions

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Housing Issues

Affordable Housing6mos6MO

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

More important 3.72.1k votes145 discussions

Rent Control6mos6MO

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

More important 3.513.5k votes282 discussions

Green Spaces6mos6MO

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

More important 3.41k votes26 discussions

First-time Homebuyer Subsidies6mos6MO

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

Somewhat important 3.19k votes237 discussions

Homeless Shelters6mos6MO

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Somewhat important 3.1645 votes28 discussions

Foreign Real Estate Investment6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 3702 votes45 discussions

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Electoral Issues

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Somewhat important 373.4k votes1.6k discussions

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.913.1k votes310 discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.973.3k votes746 discussions

Candidate Transparency8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 2.911.9k votes150 discussions

Mental competency testing2yrs2Y

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

Somewhat important 2.71.5k votes44 discussions

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

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

Less important 2.510.3k votes211 discussions

Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations8yrs8Y

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

More important 3.773.2k votes1.1k discussions

Nuclear Energy8yrs8Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Somewhat important 2.972.3k votes538 discussions

Lab Grown Meat6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.514.7k votes249 discussions

Genetic Engineering6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 2.7650 votes13 discussions

CRISPR Technology6mos6MO

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

Less important 21.2k votes71 discussions

Economic Issues

Minimum Wage13yrs13Y

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

More important 4.163.1k votes689 discussions

Taxes11yrs11Y

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

More important 4.172.6k votes2k discussions

Tax Evasion10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 3.41k votes19 discussions

Mansion Tax10yrs10Y

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

More important 3.416.1k votes359 discussions

Corporate Tax11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.49.2k votes174 discussions

Tax Rate11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.343.1k votes760 discussions

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Education Issues

Tuition Fees11yrs11Y

Should the UK abolish university tuition fees?

More important 3.773.3k votes1.4k discussions

Free School Meals10yrs10Y

Should free meals be offered to all primary school students?

More important 3.755.8k votes3k discussions

Standardised Curriculum10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 2.83.5k votes219 discussions

Critical Race Theory in Education4yrs4Y

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

Somewhat important 2.814.4k votes662 discussions

Grammar Schools10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 2.770.1k votes1.2k discussions

GCSE Exams10yrs10Y

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

Less important 2.610.4k votes429 discussions

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Technological Issues

Ethical Artificial Intelligence6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 315.7k votes187 discussions

Data Privacy6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 36.2k votes30 discussions

Social Media Regulation6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.32k 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 1.912.7k votes92 discussions

Cryptocurrencies6mos6MO

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

Less important 1.810.7k votes35 discussions

National Security Issues

Foreign Assassination8yrs8Y

Should the UK assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Somewhat important 2.772.7k votes863 discussions

Facial Recognition6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.615.3k votes281 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 2.41.2k votes63 discussions

National Identification System6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.210.8k votes83 discussions

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.23.9k 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 1.81.4k votes49 discussions

Transportation Issues

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Somewhat important 3.133k votes203 discussions

Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 3.1462 votes17 discussions

National Railway8yrs8Y

Should the national railway be privatised?

Somewhat important 2.970.7k votes897 discussions

Eliminating Traffic Laws6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 2.8443 votes26 discussions

Electric Vehicle Mandates6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 2.75.9k votes482 discussions

Diesel Emission Standards6mos6MO

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

Less important 2.54.5k votes114 discussions

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