Solely 1 / 4 of individuals suppose immigration is a crucial situation domestically – and concern about it’s “a manufactured panic,” it has been claimed.
A YouGov ballot discovered solely 26% of individuals stated immigration and asylum was one of many three most essential points dealing with their group.
This was half the 52% who stated it was one of many largest issues dealing with the nation as an entire, and put immigration seventh on the checklist of essential native issues behind points like price of dwelling, well being, crime, and housing.
Saeema Syeda, of the Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants (JCWI), stated the ballot “proves what we’ve been saying all along – there is no immigration crisis”.
She stated: “It is a manufactured panic, pushed by some politicians and elements of the media to distract from what truly issues to individuals.
“Across our communities, we share the same priorities – making ends meet, accessing healthcare, decent schools and secure homes. We need to end scapegoating and look for solutions.”
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The ballot, which was commissioned by marketing campaign group Finest for Britain, discovered the price of dwelling was the highest situation for individuals each nationally and domestically.
However whereas immigration was the second most essential situation for individuals nationally, well being was ranked second domestically, adopted by the financial system, crime, housing, and jobs.
Amongst those that voted Labour on the final normal election, 56% of individuals talked about the price of dwelling as a serious nationwide situation and 39% talked about the financial system, in contrast with 34% who stated immigration was a serious drawback.
Finest for Britain stated the findings confirmed that “for most people, including those vital to Labour’s electoral coalition, concerns around immigration are not based on personal experience”.
The YouGov ballot surveyed 4,368 British adults between September 5 and 10.
