Should the government enact a stricter immigration policy?

No, but train citizens in jobs and make wages and benefits such that immigrant workers are not so necessary

No, make the current point based system more lenient especially for refugees

No and make the current point based system more lenient especially for refugees

Yes, illegal and unsafe route to should be stopped. But, we still want skilled workers. Our economy depends on them.

yes, making the process easier for skilled workers a tougher screening for criminal records, but an easier process for refugees

The process should be much easier for refugees but violent criminals should not be welcomed freely into our country

yes for illegal immigrants and those with criminal backgrounds and not showing any intentions to be good orderly citizens

I do not believe in borders, They are made up by humans to have control. If I took soil from the UK and Soil from Thailand, yes there would be differences but both are still dirt.

No, but it needs to change as legitimate routes are extortionately expensive and productive citizens should be incouraged

Yes because there are some that take advantage of it but no because they may be running away from war etc

Immigration policy should encourage immigrants who have needed skills. We also have a social obligation to help people from war torn countries. Immigration policies for non skilled workers should be aligned with other European countries.

Too much focus is put on "stop the boats" and no one seems to care about the legal routes into the country and how much of a mess that it. For me, it's not about being stricter it's about being more structured, straight=forward, and logical

Yes. Especially when it comes to refugees that pick and choose rather than escape to the nearest safe spot. UK needs to ensure they're letting non violent people that are going to acclimatise here. I'm a legal Immigrant. I respect the country and I don't make trouble or try to impose my culture. Especially if it takes away people's freedoms or incite violence. And don't provide everything for free. That's how everyone else who did it the right way turns against you. Aka why should we do it the right way then?

No, it's clear that we as a society rely on immigrant workers to do the jobs that entitled Brits aren't willing to do. I personally think that foreigners enrich our country even if a minority don't follow our rules

Make it easier for refugees, and those who come here by choice should be reviewed for productivity. Or not have access to public money for a set amount of time.

Reduce "unskilled labour so that young people and those nationals can get jobs easier. Bring back trades and manufacturering.

Yes, stricter criminal background checks, make it easier for those who are skilled workers and can proof they are skilled workers.

They should stop meddling and destabilising countries across the world first, which creates the problem in the first place.

Allow legal migrants into the country, as they can benefit the economy, while also doing background checks on them

yes but on due o the fact that man people pass through safe countries just to come to the uk for its benefits which puts a strain on the economy, realistically other countries should accept more people and change a few of their rules

I think we the public are sold a line that immigrants that come to the UK are self serving and do not want to work but the reality all around us is that immigrants from certain backgrounds thrive more than others do. My reservation in stating NO is that there are frequent clashes and hostility towards immigrants and I would hesitate to invite someone to a country where there would be issues for them.

All of those "Yes" options. I believe we should make it almost impossible to enter the country UNLESS you are a skilled worker or have proved over a period of time that you've become productive to our country and have been granted citizenship based on that positive work.

Yes, until human rights issues can be resolved and the process can be streamlined to reduce wait times and cost.

Yes, and deport migrants that commit crimes. The definition for "Skilled Worker" should be raised to being part of an accredited profession and making a top 10th percentile salary. English fluency should be mandatory, and foreigners should not be allowed to own property or receive council housing.

Yes, But Make It Easier For Skilled Workers And Monitor Them To See If They Are Being Productive Citizens.

The government should encourage people already in UK to train up in areas where there are labour shortages

No but because the government doesn’t deal with illegal immigrants in the right way, they should provide them with jobs and programmes to improve their CV

We should have better programmes to integrate refugees into British society and we should target migration at industries that face labour shortages.

Immigration is fine. But emigration should be restricted - particularly Anglo Saxons moving from London to the promised land of the Welsh Riviera

I am in a mixed stance to where none of these really are how I feel, I feel there is more to do in stopping say those who intend to cause harm, but we shouldn't hurt the innocent because of it.

No, the process should be easier for refugees but there should be stricter screening of violent criminals

We should accept people who will become productive citizens yet not be so cruel towards human beings.

Yes, migrants not using official entry channels should be barred entry to UK for 10 year's, at the same time enable legal asylum requests at border.

No, however there shouldn’t be any benefits paid out. This will eliminate the incentive to come to the country and not work. Immigration is beneficial providing they work.

The whole process needs overhauled to suit the state of the world as it. A case by case basis needs to happen

Ease immigration for skilled workers , refugees, and check to make sure they are supported in becoming citizens . Background check people’s criminal records case by case

Yes, but it is very difficult to enforce in practice due to several human rights conventions the UK is signed up to

European countries should be allowed on work, Refugees should be allowed if children & women, or family’s

Make those who come from EU a priority beforehand so that they are safe and for anyone else outside make the process easier as it's not a competion but a must.

Yes but no as we get a lot of immigrants so they should be given an interview and asked why they came to this country and if we can’t house them here we should help them move to another safe country

Refugees welcome but immigrants come to the UK from none war countries don’t get benefits for at less two years.

The policy strictness is irrelevant when our institutions that process immigrants are so underfunded.

Make the process easier for skilled workers and carers, but their spouse needs to be a skilled worker too

Just properly fund border force and home office to enforce the rules we already have, applications should be time capped

The processing of immigrants need to be faster so not stuck for years without rights in the UK or ability to leave.

No, but we do have a problem with finite space and limited countryside/greenfield sites. I believe everyone should be able to live in whichever country they wish, and enjoy the economic benefits, but don't want endless population increase both via birth or immigration.

The issue is with integration and the inequality that exists today. No one cares about immigration when they're doing ok financially. Immigrants tend to move into poorer areas and so when there is inequality immigration becomes more problematic.

No, but the process for claiming asylum should be better funded so that claims can be processed quicker and with clearer oversight.

The current process needs to be improved before decisions should be made. Including processing centres in France.