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.
Response rates from 1.3m UK voters.
68% Yes |
32% No |
53% Yes |
25% 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 |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 1.3m UK voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 1.3m UK voters.
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Unique answers from UK voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@9JWRHL91yr1Y
No, but the system needs a total revamp. Additionally, the rights of migrants who have already settled in Britain should be secure.
@9P83DWS1yr1Y
Current policies need reform to remove instant access to public services and public housing. Crack down on companies that drive down wages through cheaper foreign labour. Drive to up skill UK citizens to fill positions before looking outside of our boarders. Only allow access to public services to migrants if they work jobs that need filling, while ensuring they get a fair wage, possibly leading to UK citizenship.
@9NCCKPH1yr1Y
Yes, better screening for criminals, easier application for sponsored / skilled workers. But better support for refugees
@9H8GTLZ2yrs2Y
Neither a strict nor loose system work as currently envisioned. The best way to decrease illegal immigration is to have a robust, safe and easy to access legal system that will fairly review each applicant. The current system is difficult to access for most migrants forcing them to resort to illegal entry to the UK.
So the government should retool the immigration system as a whole to work better in our modern world.
@9GMTWNC2yrs2Y
Yes in the fact that we should fight down on drug dealers terrorists and people who could be a threat to this nation but we must be a country of immigrants that try hard for us and are patriots
@9GLZWCQ2yrs2Y
Yes, the UK should strongly restrict immigrants from all Islamic countries who do not share and hold compatible moral values in the 21st Century.
@9NHK8WD 1yr1Y
Make it easier for skilled workers and refugees fleeing violence, but strictly screen for criminality
@9NCVR3K1yr1Y
Yes, make the process easier for honest, hardworking people, strict screening of any criminal background and regularly review recent migrants.
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