Right-leaning British voters voice immigration concerns over asylum and small boats
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The Economist
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Summary
A focus group of right-leaning British voters, conducted by More In Common for The Economist, reveals concerns about immigration with a particular focus on asylum seekers and small boat crossings. Voters express worries about resources, unknown backgrounds of migrants, and government spending on housing them. The article highlights that immigration remains a top concern for British voters, with the debate now centered on asylum and small boat arrivals.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledAdrain on our resources
People are coming over here, we've no idea who they are, what they've done
Giving them a hotel, it doesn't make sense
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