More relaxed immigration policies could win over swing voters, analysis finds
2 years, 4 months ago

More relaxed immigration policies could win over swing voters, analysis finds

The Independent  

Public opinion on immigration has warmed “at a striking rate” and adopting a more liberal approach would help both Labour and the Conservatives win over more swing voters, new analysis suggests. Furthermore, adopting a harsher stance on immigration would attract just 1 per cent of voters to Labour, the research found – while repelling 11 per cent. “The public value the social and economic contributions of immigrants and support reforms to better recognise these contributions through more open, flexible criteria for entry and easier pathways to settlement and citizenship for those who have made their homes in Britain.” The fervour around the topic of immigration appears to have largely subsided in recent years – with just 9 per cent citing it as a political priority in 2022 compared with 44 per cent in 2015. The public now favour an immigration system which is well managed, recognises contribution, and exercises compassion, IPPR said, suggesting that a new approach based on “rules-based openness” could win broad public backing and progress the post-Brexit debate over immigration.

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How Starmer’s crackdown on immigration could backfire on the economy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

How Starmer’s crackdown on immigration could backfire on the economy

The Independent  

Another day, another crackdown on immigration. Many Labour backbenchers report that their constituents are worried about immigration, and Starmer told the cabinet last Friday: “Progressive liberals have been too relaxed about not listening to people about the impact of it.” But others fear the government is merely amplifying Farage's message – and won't be able to outbid him any more …

Trump gets another boost as poll shows Biden's border crisis has pushed immigration to the front of American minds
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump gets another boost as poll shows Biden's border crisis has pushed immigration to the front of American minds

Daily Mail  

Americans' top concern with just six months until the November election remains immigration for the third month in a row. 1 issue facing the country has revealed immigration is at the top of mind for the third month in a row with just six months until the 2024 election In February there was a record-high number of Republicans naming immigration …

Public approval with the government's handling of immigration hits a new low at just 9%, poll reveals
1 year ago

Public approval with the government's handling of immigration hits a new low at just 9%, poll reveals

Daily Mail  

Public dissatisfaction with the Government's handling of immigration has plumbed new depths, a poll reveals today. According to the survey of 3,000 voters, carried out by pollsters Ipsos and the think-tank British Future, 54 per cent of those who said they were unhappy cited 'not doing enough to stop Channel crossings' while 51 per cent said 'immigration numbers are too …

Another poll shows Labour lead slipping as Tories push for tax cuts and tougher curbs on immigration
1 year, 3 months ago

Another poll shows Labour lead slipping as Tories push for tax cuts and tougher curbs on immigration

Daily Mail  

There is more evidence of an easing in Labour's poll lead today as Tories mount a push for tax cuts and curbs on immigration. Research by More in Common has detected a four-point dip in Keir Starmer's advantage in a week - although the gap is still a commanding 12 points. Tories will hope that the combination of tax cuts …

We are witnessing the final throes of the Conservative Party
1 year, 3 months ago

We are witnessing the final throes of the Conservative Party

The Independent  

The latest policy change to address the UK’s immigration issue is a final twist in the death throes of this increasingly Kafkaesque Conservative administration. Carl Carlson Mid Glamorgan Political sticking plaster Yet again we see Conservative cabinet ministers pandering to the right wing of the Conservative Party, with a so-called five-point immigration plan that amounts to even more sticking plaster …

Two-thirds of UK public ‘dissatisfied with government’s approach to immigration’
1 year, 6 months ago

Two-thirds of UK public ‘dissatisfied with government’s approach to immigration’

The Independent  

Sign up to our free Brexit and beyond email for the latest headlines on what Brexit is meaning for the UK Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. For 82 per …

British voters want more immigrants but less immigration
1 year, 7 months ago

British voters want more immigrants but less immigration

Hindustan Times  

The biggest lie in British politics is that voters want honest debate. Net migration hit 606,000 in Britain last year, according to figures published on May 25th, as people took advantage of a more liberal post-Brexit immigration regime. In 2012 a quarter of voters thought immigrants boosted Britain’s economy; half thought immigrants harmed it, according to British Future, a think-tank. …

Keir Starmer’s immigration policy straight out of Ukip manifesto, says Nigel Farage
2 years, 4 months ago

Keir Starmer’s immigration policy straight out of Ukip manifesto, says Nigel Farage

The Independent  

Nigel Farage has praised Keir Starmer's immigration policy and claimed it resembles Ukip's own manifesto. Mr Farage said Labour was now "to the right of the Conservatives on immigration" after Sir Keir said Britain needed to end its "immigration dependency". Speaking after Sir Keir's speech Mr Farage criticised the Tories and said they had "made clear they’re going to continue …

Brexit has shown us that Labour has been ignoring voters on immigration – as leader, I would have the courage to listen
5 years, 1 month ago

Brexit has shown us that Labour has been ignoring voters on immigration – as leader, I would have the courage to listen

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. I’m standing to lead the Labour …

Political parties and their voters don't always see eye to eye on immigration, Vote Compass finds
5 years, 11 months ago

Political parties and their voters don't always see eye to eye on immigration, Vote Compass finds

ABC  

The voters of Australia don't always agree with the immigration policies of the party they support, the ABC's Vote Compass survey shows. Key points: About one-third of Australian voters would like to see increased immigration Coalition, Labor and Greens voters don't always fall into line with party policy But One Nation voters overwhelmingly back Pauline Hanson's desire to cut immigration …

DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Immigration is the issue of our time
9 years, 11 months ago

DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Immigration is the issue of our time

Daily Mail  

With only a fortnight until polling day, this is in danger of becoming the phoniest election ever. While vastly more legal migrants arrived from the Eastern European nations than Labour ever anticipated, illegal immigrants poured in through our porous borders, the asylum system was reduced to utter chaos and foreign criminals were allowed to walk the streets with impunity. While …

Majority of voters think immigration is harming Britain
11 years, 6 months ago

Majority of voters think immigration is harming Britain

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Just one in six believed that immigration was a good thing for Britain overall, according …

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