In 2021 there were approximately 6.0 million people with non-British nationality living in the UK and 9.6 million people who were born abroad. The UK’s migrant population is concentrated in London. Around 35% of people living in the UK who were born abroad live in London.
67% Yes |
33% No |
52% Yes |
26% No |
8% Yes, but make the process easier for skilled workers |
4% No, and make the process easier for refugees |
3% Yes, and regularly review recent immigrants to ensure they have become productive citizens |
2% No, accept anyone who's not a violent criminal |
3% Yes, strictly screen immigrants for criminal backgrounds |
1% No, the current policy is sufficient |
1% Yes, we currently have too many immigrants |
See how support for each position on “Immigration” has changed over time for 897k UK voters.
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See how importance of “Immigration” has changed over time for 897k UK voters.
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Unique answers from UK users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
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No, but the system needs a total revamp. Additionally, the rights of migrants who have already settled in Britain should be secure.
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No, but train citizens in jobs and make wages and benefits such that immigrant workers are not so necessary
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No, make the current point based system more lenient especially for refugees
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No and make the current point based system more lenient especially for refugees
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Providing a welcome to non economic refugees is a moral obligation. But yes Criminal checks are of course a good idea.
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Yes, make process easier for skilled works AND review immigrants to ensure they're productive citizens
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