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Immigration: The View of the British Public Joe Twyman Co-founder and Director Deltapoll The Importance of Immigration as a Political Issue 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 1997 1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 2009 2011 2013 2015 2017
Joe Twyman Co-founder and Director Deltapoll
The Importance of Immigration as a Political Issue
Source: Ipsos-Mori MII (‘Race relations’ used instead of ‘Immigration’ until 2012)
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 1997 1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 2009 2011 2013 2015 2017
Attitudes to immigration have been studied for a long time Importance of immigration as an issue has varied significantly over time but declined since Brexit Issue almost always more important for the country than for individuals Majority want to see a reduction in immigration to this country Immigration concerns expressed not just in economic terms - political, social, cultural and even spiritual also important Women tend to be slightly more favourable and young people generally more favourable Those living in urban areas more favourable Big divisions along educational lines Areas that have experienced the greatest change tend to be most wary Narratives important as British perceptions of immigration often largely differ from the reality Conservatives always seen as best party on the issue, but politicians not generally trusted
14% 37% 23% 16% 11% A great benefit to the UK for many reasons Mostly beneficial to the UK but with some negative consequences Mostly detrimental to the UK but with some positive consequences A great detriment to the UK for many reasons Don't know
Do you think that over the last 20-30 years immigration into the UK has been....
Source: Deltapoll · Fieldwork: 8th – 11th June 2018 · Sample: 2,063 British adults
Do you think that over the last 20-30 years immigration into the UK has been....
Source: Deltapoll · Fieldwork: 8th – 11th June 2018 · Sample: 2,063 British adults
51% 46% 58% 68% 50% 54% 70% 37% 72% 40% 39% 47% 31% 32% 37% 35% 23% 56% 19% 49% Con Lab Lib Dem Lab Held Con Held Remain Leave Remain Leave Total 2017 GE Vote Marginals EU Ref Labour Voters Benefit Detriment
61% 30% 10% It is more important to control immigration from EU countries because it has put too much of a strain on our resources like housing and the NHS, OR It is more important that we allow in however many people from EU countries that we need to fill the available jobs to help drive the economy Don't know
Which one of the following statements do you MOST agree with?
Source: Deltapoll · Fieldwork: 8th – 11th June 2018 · Sample: 2,063 British adults
Which one of the following statements do you MOST agree with?
Source: Deltapoll · Fieldwork: 8th – 11th June 2018 · Sample: 2,063 British adults
61% 75% 54% 40% 61% 60% 43% 81% 42% 74% 30% 22% 33% 53% 29% 29% 47% 14% 46% 14% Con Lab Lib Dem Lab Held Con Held Remain Leave Remain Leave Total 2017 GE Vote Marginals EU Ref Labour Voters Control Economy
42% 28% 12% 2% 16% A big reduction in immigration from EU countries A small reduction in immigration from EU countries A small increase in immigration from EU countries A big increase in immigration from EU countries Don't know
After Brexit do you want the UK government to deliver...
Source: Deltapoll · Fieldwork: 8th – 11th June 2018 · Sample: 2,063 British adults
After Brexit do you want the UK government to deliver...
Source: Deltapoll · Fieldwork: 8th – 11th June 2018 · Sample: 2,063 British adults
70% 86% 63% 62% 68% 68% 60% 88% 55% 79% 14% 8% 17% 17% 13% 12% 23% 5% 24% 7% Con Lab Lib Dem Lab Held Con Held Remain Leave Remain Leave Total 2017 GE Vote Marginals EU Ref Labour Voters Reduction Increase
39% 34% 15% 12% Right, and should be introduced as a policy which is met Right, and should be introduced as a policy but might be too rigid and should allow for some flexibility Wrong, and should not be introduced at all Don't know
After Brexit, the government has set a target of reducing immigration to 'tens of thousands' per year. Do you think that this ambition is...
Source: Deltapoll · Fieldwork: 8th – 11th June 2018 · Sample: 2,063 British adults
After Brexit, the government has set a target of reducing immigration to 'tens of thousands' per year. Do you think that this ambition is...
Source: Deltapoll · Fieldwork: 8th – 11th June 2018 · Sample: 2,063 British adults
73% 88% 65% 69% 73% 74% 62% 87% 56% 81% 15% 6% 22% 17% 8% 15% 27% 4% 32% 6% Con Lab Lib Dem Lab Held Con Held Remain Leave Remain Leave Total 2017 GE Vote Marginals EU Ref Labour Voters Right Wrong
22% 57% 11% 10% The UK should allow in all EU citizens who want to live and work here The UK should only allow in EU citizens with specialist skills The UK should not allow in any more EU citizens Don't know
Which one of the following would you MOST support?
Source: Deltapoll · Fieldwork: 8th – 11th June 2018 · Sample: 2,063 British adults
Which one of the following would you MOST support?
Source: Deltapoll · Fieldwork: 8th – 11th June 2018 · Sample: 2,063 British adults
22% 13% 30% 28% 17% 25% 36% 10% 44% 11% 57% 72% 46% 66% 55% 54% 49% 68% 39% 56% 11% 9% 15% 1% 11% 14% 7% 15% 9% 24% Con Lab Lib Dem Lab Held Con Held Remain Leave Remain Leave Total 2017 GE Vote Marginals EU Ref Labour Voters All EU Citizens EU Specialist No more EU
21% 13% 55% 11% Controlled immigration from EU countries Controlled immigration from Commonwealth countries Treat Commonwealth and EU citizens on the same basis without favour one way or the other Don't know
When the UK has left the European Union, do you think the UK should favour...
Source: Deltapoll · Fieldwork: 8th – 11th June 2018 · Sample: 2,063 British adults
When the UK has left the European Union, do you think the UK should favour...
Source: Deltapoll · Fieldwork: 8th – 11th June 2018 · Sample: 2,063 British adults
21% 26% 21% 11% 30% 24% 16% 26% 16% 25% 13% 13% 13% 13% 14% 13% 12% 14% 11% 19% 55% 56% 52% 71% 44% 52% 61% 52% 57% 45% Con Lab Lib Dem Lab Held Con Held Remain Leave Remain Leave Total 2017 GE Vote Marginals EU Ref Labour Voters EU Commonwealth Same basis
33% 45% 21% Yes, their colour of their skin had nothing to do with their treatment No, if they were White they would not have been treated this way Don't know
Do you think the Windrush generation would have been treated this way if they were White rather than Black?
Source: Deltapoll · Fieldwork: 8th – 11th June 2018 · Sample: 2,063 British adults
Do you think the Windrush generation would have been treated this way if they were White rather than Black?
Source: Deltapoll · Fieldwork: 8th – 11th June 2018 · Sample: 2,063 British adults
33% 45% 24% 29% 36% 37% 26% 43% 21% 36% 45% 35% 58% 54% 46% 44% 58% 36% 66% 46% Con Lab Lib Dem Lab Held Con Held Remain Leave Remain Leave Total 2017 GE Vote Marginals EU Ref Labour Voters Yes No
51% 31% 17% A hostile policy toward illegal immigration is right, and should continue despite the mistakes made with the Windrush generation A hostile immigration policy is wrong, and should end Don't know
Which one of the following do you think most applies to ILLEGAL immigration, which involves stopping anyone from seeking to live and work in the UK if they do not have the right to do so?
Source: Deltapoll · Fieldwork: 8th – 11th June 2018 · Sample: 2,063 British adults
Which one of the following do you think most applies to ILLEGAL immigration, which involves stopping anyone from seeking to live and work in the UK if they do not have the right to do so?
Source: Deltapoll · Fieldwork: 8th – 11th June 2018 · Sample: 2,063 British adults
51% 68% 41% 39% 46% 57% 39% 66% 31% 56% 31% 20% 42% 34% 35% 23% 45% 18% 55% 27% Con Lab Lib Dem Lab Held Con Held Remain Leave Remain Leave Total 2017 GE Vote Marginals EU Ref Labour Voters Right Wrong