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Social Issues

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

Most important 5220 votes394 discussions

LGBT Adoption Rights8yrs8Y

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

More important 4201 votes526 discussions

Death Penalty12yrs12Y

Do you support the death penalty?

Somewhat important 2.9222 votes1.3k discussions

Foreign Policy Issues

European Union11yrs11Y

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

Most important 4.2223 votes1.3k discussions

Human Rights Act11yrs11Y

Should the UK abolish the Human Rights Act?

More important 4.1208 votes507 discussions

Trident Nuclear Weapons Programme11yrs11Y

Should the UK renew its Trident nuclear weapons programme?

Least important 1.2183 votes1.3k discussions

Environmental Issues

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 3226 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?

Less important 2.2119 votes934 discussions

Animal Testing6yrs6Y

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

Least important 1.7224 votes1.9k discussions

Economic Issues

Taxes11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3209 votes2k discussions

Tax Rate11yrs11Y

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

Least important 1.6153 votes760 discussions

Healthcare Issues

NHS Privatisation11yrs11Y

Should there be more or less privatisation of the NHS?

Somewhat important 3.3220 votes1.6k discussions

Emergency Medical Care11yrs11Y

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

Less important 1.8226 votes1.5k discussions

Safe Haven7yrs7Y

Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?

Least important 1.6190 votes574 discussions

Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 3.2225 votes1.1k discussions

Nuclear Energy8yrs8Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Less important 2.2225 votes538 discussions

Lab Grown Meat6mos6MO

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

Least important 1.4218 votes249 discussions

Immigration Issues

Rwanda Asylum Plan6mos6MO

Should the government send illegal asylum seekers to Rwanda?

Somewhat important 2.9216 votes649 discussions

Immigration11yrs11Y

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

Least important 1.8226 votes1.3k discussions

Skilled Immigrants9yrs9Y

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

Least important 1.4119 votes753 discussions

Technological Issues

Ethical Artificial Intelligence6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 2.8221 votes187 discussions

Data Privacy6mos6MO

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

Less important 2.2146 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?

Least important 1223 votes92 discussions

Housing Issues

Rent Control6mos6MO

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

Somewhat important 3.2201 votes282 discussions

Homeless Encampments3yrs3Y

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

Least important 1.3220 votes1.8k discussions

High density residential buildings8mos8MO

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

Least important 1.1110 votes390 discussions

Electoral Issues

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

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

Less important 1.9178 votes310 discussions

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Least important 1.7225 votes1.6k discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

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

Least important 1.4226 votes746 discussions

Criminal Issues

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Less important 2.2216 votes787 discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Least important 1.7226 votes376 discussions

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Least important 1144 votes756 discussions

Domestic Policy Issues

Zero Hour Contracts11yrs11Y

Do you support the use of zero hour contracts?

Least important 1.7180 votes746 discussions

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

Least important 1.7220 votes1.7k discussions

British Monarchy10yrs10Y

Should the British Monarchy be abolished?

Least important 1.6226 votes869 discussions

Transportation Issues

National Railway8yrs8Y

Should the national railway be privatised?

Less important 2.3208 votes897 discussions

Diesel Emission Standards6mos6MO

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

Least important 1.3106 votes114 discussions

London Underground11yrs11Y

Should the London Underground be considered an "essential service" which would ban all future worker strikes?

Least important 1.2221 votes2.4k discussions

Education Issues

Tuition Fees11yrs11Y

Should the UK abolish university tuition fees?

Less important 1.8226 votes1.4k discussions

Grammar Schools10yrs10Y

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

Least important 1.2218 votes1.2k discussions

Critical Race Theory in Education4yrs4Y

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

Least important 1.1166 votes662 discussions

National Security Issues

National Identification System6mos6MO

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

Least important 1.5132 votes83 discussions

Facial Recognition6mos6MO

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

Least important 1.4225 votes281 discussions

Foreign Assassination8yrs8Y

Should the UK assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Least important 1.1224 votes863 discussions