Two-thirds of UK voters wrongly think immigration is rising, poll finds

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Alexandra Topping and Peter WalkerJanuary 10, 2026 at 02:00 PM

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A recent UK poll by More in Common reveals that a majority of voters (67%) incorrectly believe immigration is rising, despite government data showing a significant decrease. The poll, shared with the Guardian, indicates widespread lack of confidence in the Labour government's ability to control borders, with 74% expressing little to no confidence. This lack of confidence persists despite the government's increasingly hardline immigration policies, including proposed reforms to asylum and citizenship processes. While net migration fell sharply, the number of people arriving in small boats increased, contributing to public concern. The poll suggests that addressing the issue of small boats is crucial for improving public perception of the government's handling of immigration.

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Reform UK 50% Luke Tryl 50% Shabana Mahmood 60% Labour Party (UK) ×360% More in Common ×270% Keir Starmer 70% UK ×790%

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immigration 100% public perception 70% uk voters 70% government confidence 70% net migration 60% small boats 50% asylum system 50% hardline policies 40%