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Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?

Since 2002 People seeking to apply for citizenship within the UK must pass the Life in the United Kingdom test. The test contains 24 questions and covers topics including British values, history, traditions and everyday life. To pass each candidate must receive answer 18 of the 24 questions correctly. 70% of candidates currently pass the test.

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Response rates from 167k UK voters.

72%
Yes
28%
No
62%
Yes
22%
No
7%
Yes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics
6%
No, most citizens couldn’t even pass a citizenship test
3%
Yes, and it should test more than just a basic level of understanding

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 @9NT746Banswered…2yrs2Y

No, the test should only be for the English language. All immigrants should be able to speak a basic level of English to ensure they can survive.

 @9GX4DVNanswered…3yrs3Y

Only simple language and government testing should be performed. The British public couldn’t tell you about our history.

 @Neversureanswered…4yrs4Y

Yes but ALL citizens should take it

 @9HRF68Manswered…2yrs2Y

Realistically a lot of immigrants do not know how to speak english in the UK. However, they tend to be the hardest workers in the UK and contribute to society.

 @9HWWBHDanswered…2yrs2Y

Yes, but it should only cover what the UK education system covers at basic schooling level, as most, if not all UK citizens, would fail a UK citizenship test.

 @9GL5LS6answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, but make the test more on living in the UK and life in the UK, rather than British culture. You can still include British culture, but the test should mostly be based on living in the UK and life in the UK

 @9GMW46Banswered…3yrs3Y

History shouldn’t be included as even some uk citizens don’t even know the history of the uk e.g. what happened in Constantinople

 @8ZNL4RHanswered…4yrs4Y

No because I can’t say Worcestershire

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iSideWith. (2026). “Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?” — Public Opinion Poll Results. Retrieved June 24, 2026, from https://uk.isidewith.com/polls/1456475334

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