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Restoring Trust in Polarised Times: Immigration in the New Parliament – Findings from the Ipsos/British Future Immigration Attitudes Tracker

19 Sep 2024

This report presents findings from the 17th wave of the Ipsos/British Future Immigration Attitudes Tracker, focusing on public perceptions of immigration in the context of heightened political and social tensions. Conducted shortly after the UK's general election and following riots during the summer of 2024, the research captures the polarised views on immigration, particularly on topics like asylum, work migration, and political responses. It discusses the significant divide in public attitudes based on political affiliation, age, and views on asylum seekers. The report highlights how a growing segment of the public wants immigration numbers reduced but struggles to identify which flows of immigration should be cut, especially as certain sectors depend on migrant workers. The findings also discuss political challenges faced by the new government, including how to manage rising public discontent over small boat crossings while maintaining humane asylum processes. Moreover, the study underscores how partisan polarisation is growing in the UK, driven by differing views on immigration’s impact on society and the economy.
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Authors

Sunder Katwala, Steve Ballinger, Heather Rolfe, Jake Puddle

Pages
74
Published in
United Kingdom

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