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Immigration Issues

Deportation of Suspected Terrorists12yrs12Y

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

More important 4.135k votes393 discussions

Immigration12yrs12Y

Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

More important 3.7201k votes1.6k discussions

Immigrant Housing2yrs2Y

Should the government increase temporary housing to accommodate immigrants and refugees?

More important 3.83k votes81 discussions

Leave the ECHR3mos3MO

Should the UK leave the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) to enforce stricter immigration policies?

More important 3.7937 votes3 discussions

Rwanda Asylum Plan2yrs2Y

Should the government send illegal asylum seekers to Rwanda?

More important 3.5201k votes1.1k discussions

Immigrant Assimilation12yrs12Y

Should immigrants be expected to learn the official language of their new country?

Somewhat important 3.442.3k votes535 discussions

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Social Issues

Abortion14yrs14Y

What is your stance on abortion?

Most important 558.5k votes393 discussions

Gay Marriage14yrs14Y

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

More important 4203k votes420 discussions

Gender Transition5yrs5Y

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

More important 3.966.8k votes448 discussions

LGBT Adoption Rights10yrs10Y

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

More important 3.9202k votes596 discussions

Euthanasia13yrs13Y

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

More important 3.639.7k votes192 discussions

Transgender Athletes7yrs7Y

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

More important 3.542k votes932 discussions

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Healthcare Issues

NHS Privatisation12yrs12Y

Should there be more or less privatisation of the NHS?

More important 4200k votes1.8k discussions

NHS Salaries2yrs2Y

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

More important 4.139.9k votes338 discussions

Mental Health13yrs13Y

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

More important 3.954.7k votes130 discussions

Single-Payer Healthcare9yrs9Y

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

More important 3.731.3k votes140 discussions

AI Doctors3mos3MO

Should AI be allowed to diagnose patients and prescribe medicine without human doctor supervision?

More important 3.7930 votes9 discussions

NHS Profit Reimbursement11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.475.6k votes165 discussions

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Foreign Policy Issues

Human Rights Act12yrs12Y

Should the UK abolish the Human Rights Act?

More important 4.2205k votes560 discussions

European Union12yrs12Y

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

More important 4.1201k votes1.4k discussions

Mandatory Military Service10yrs10Y

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

More important 3.735.4k votes261 discussions

Rejoining the EU3mos3MO

Should the United Kingdom apply to re-join the European Union as a full member?

More important 3.61.2k votes12 discussions

Ukrainian Defense Funding4yrs4Y

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

Somewhat important 3.325.9k votes110 discussions

Weapon Sales Ethics2yrs2Y

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

Somewhat important 3.412.9k votes14 discussions

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Electoral Issues

Criminal Politicians9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3.3200k votes338 discussions

Minimum Voting Age9yrs9Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Somewhat important 3205k votes1.8k discussions

Candidate Transparency10yrs10Y

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

Somewhat important 3.1200k votes177 discussions

Mental competency testing3yrs3Y

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

Somewhat important 3.129.4k votes60 discussions

Right of Foreigners to Vote9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3205k votes828 discussions

Voter Fraud11yrs11Y

Should a photo ID be required to vote?

Somewhat important 31k votes5 discussions

Proportional Representation3mos3MO

Should the government use a "Proportional Representation" voting system?

Somewhat important 2.91.9k votes9 discussions

Campaign Finance11yrs11Y

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

Less important 2.6158k votes225 discussions

Housing Issues

Affordable Housing2yrs2Y

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

More important 446.5k votes167 discussions

Green Spaces2yrs2Y

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

More important 3.822.5k votes35 discussions

Rent Control2yrs2Y

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

More important 3.6205k votes359 discussions

First-time Homebuyer Subsidies2yrs2Y

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

Somewhat important 3.4193k votes253 discussions

Foreign Real Estate Investment2yrs2Y

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

Somewhat important 3.316.6k votes67 discussions

Homeless Shelters2yrs2Y

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Somewhat important 3.314.3k votes50 discussions

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Criminal Issues

Criminal Justice Use of AI2yrs2Y

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

More important 3.714.3k votes64 discussions

Private Prisons7yrs7Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Somewhat important 3.336.4k votes83 discussions

Defunding the Police6yrs6Y

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

Somewhat important 2.9175k votes1.7k discussions

Demilitarize the Police6yrs6Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Somewhat important 2.9204k votes418 discussions

Drug Trafficking Penalties8yrs8Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Somewhat important 2.8207k votes845 discussions

Prison Overcrowding9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 2.862k votes710 discussions

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Economic Issues

Taxes13yrs13Y

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

More important 4201k votes2.3k discussions

Minimum Wage14yrs14Y

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

More important 3.8200k votes696 discussions

Tax Evasion11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.711.4k votes22 discussions

Corporate Tax12yrs12Y

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

More important 3.578.8k votes195 discussions

Mansion Tax11yrs11Y

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

More important 3.5187k votes395 discussions

Inflation2yrs2Y

Has the government done enough to lower inflation?

More important 3.629.1k votes69 discussions

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Education Issues

Free School Meals11yrs11Y

Should free meals be offered to all primary school students?

More important 3.7200k votes3k discussions

Tuition Fees12yrs12Y

Should the UK abolish university tuition fees?

Somewhat important 3.4201k votes1.6k discussions

GCSE Exams11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.250.7k votes455 discussions

Standardised Curriculum11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.229.6k votes235 discussions

Critical Race Theory in Education6yrs6Y

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

Somewhat important 2.9203k votes808 discussions

AI in Schools3mos3MO

Should students be allowed to use AI to complete their homework?

Somewhat important 2.91.1k votes8 discussions

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Domestic Policy Issues

Armed Teachers8yrs8Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Most important 4.636.1k votes125 discussions

Government Surveillance13yrs13Y

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

More important 3.845.5k votes215 discussions

National Service11yrs11Y

Should the UK reinstate a form of mandatory national service?

More important 3.553.1k votes232 discussions

Social Media Regulation8yrs8Y

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

Somewhat important 3.226.8k votes600 discussions

House of Lords12yrs12Y

Should the House of Lords be a wholly elected body?

Somewhat important 3.129.2k votes295 discussions

Whistleblower Protection9yrs9Y

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

Somewhat important 324.6k votes56 discussions

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Science Issues

Mandatory Vaccinations10yrs10Y

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

More important 3.4201k votes1.1k discussions

Nuclear Energy10yrs10Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Somewhat important 3203k votes579 discussions

Lab Grown Meat2yrs2Y

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

Somewhat important 2.7204k votes306 discussions

Genetic Engineering2yrs2Y

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

Somewhat important 316.3k votes35 discussions

CRISPR Technology2yrs2Y

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

Less important 2.225.6k votes82 discussions

Environmental Issues

Fox Hunting9yrs9Y

Do you support the practice of hunting foxes with dogs?

Somewhat important 3.432.5k votes255 discussions

Environmental Regulation11yrs11Y

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

Somewhat important 3.3200k votes489 discussions

Animal Testing7yrs7Y

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

Somewhat important 3.1201k votes2k discussions

Food Waste2yrs2Y

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

Somewhat important 3.211.8k votes25 discussions

Plastic Product Ban9yrs9Y

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

Somewhat important 3201k votes981 discussions

Water Nationalisation3mos3MO

Should the government bring water companies back into public ownership to address the sewage crisis?

Somewhat important 3.2917 votes11 discussions

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National Security Issues

Repatriation of Terrorist Fighters3mos3MO

Should the government allow citizens who left to join foreign terrorist organizations to return to the UK?

More important 3.51.2k votes14 discussions

Facial Recognition2yrs2Y

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

Somewhat important 2.9202k votes338 discussions

Foreign Assassination9yrs9Y

Should the UK assassinate suspected terrorists in foreign countries?

Somewhat important 2.7204k votes940 discussions

National Identification System2yrs2Y

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

Somewhat important 2.6205k votes226 discussions

Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications2yrs2Y

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

Somewhat important 2.726.7k votes91 discussions

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense2yrs2Y

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

Less important 2.486.2k votes129 discussions

Cross-border Payments2yrs2Y

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 2.130.7k votes77 discussions

Technological Issues

Ethical Artificial Intelligence2yrs2Y

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

Somewhat important 3.3203k votes272 discussions

Data Privacy2yrs2Y

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

Somewhat important 3.1138k votes46 discussions

Social Media ID Verification3mos3MO

Should users be required to use a government ID to access social media accounts?

Somewhat important 3.21.2k votes14 discussions

AI Copyright Compensation3mos3MO

Should AI companies be required to pay royalties to creators whose work was used to train their models?

Somewhat important 2.61.2k votes10 discussions

Social Media Regulation2yrs2Y

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

Less important 2.544k votes34 discussions

Self Hosted Digital Wallets2yrs2Y

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

Less important 2.1201k votes112 discussions

Cryptocurrencies2yrs2Y

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

Less important 2.1203k votes64 discussions

Artwork Investment Contracts2yrs2Y

Should artists be held to the same reporting and disclosure requirements as hedge funds, mutual funds, and public companies when selling their artwork?

Least important 1.455.9k votes29 discussions

Transportation Issues

Public Transportation9yrs9Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

More important 3.671.4k votes227 discussions

Eliminating Traffic Laws2yrs2Y

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

More important 3.410.1k votes31 discussions

Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities2yrs2Y

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

Somewhat important 3.310.1k votes19 discussions

Electric Vehicle Mandates2yrs2Y

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

Somewhat important 3195k votes611 discussions

National Railway9yrs9Y

Should the national railway be privatised?

Somewhat important 3201k votes902 discussions

Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure2yrs2Y

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

Somewhat important 310.4k votes62 discussions

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Religious Issues

Faith Schools3mos3MO

Should the government fund schools that select students based on their religious faith?

Somewhat important 2.824.4k votes116 discussions

Infrastructure Issues

Local Planning Override3mos3MO

Should the national government have the power to override local councils to approve major infrastructure projects?

Somewhat important 2.621.9k votes43 discussions

Governance Issues

MP Stock Trading Ban3mos3MO

Should Members of Parliament be banned from trading individual stocks while in office?

Somewhat important 2.92.2k votes4 discussions

Ban MP Second Jobs3mos3MO

Should Members of Parliament be banned from holding paid second jobs?

Somewhat important 2.625.1k votes57 discussions

Lobbying Regulation3mos3MO

Should there be a total ban on private sector representatives meeting with ministers without public logs?

Somewhat important 2.725.6k votes20 discussions

Independent Football Regulator3mos3MO

Should the government establish an independent regulator to oversee English football clubs?

Least important 1.224.3k votes53 discussions