Voters across parties believe UK net migration is rising despite sharp drop
Summary
Many people in Britain wrongly believe net migration is rising, even though official data shows it has fallen to its lowest in years. New research reveals a large gap between public perception and real government figures on migration.Key Facts
- Net migration in Britain fell from 944,000 in the year to March 2023 to 204,000 in the year to June 2025.
- The latest figures expected on Thursday will show a further decrease in net migration.
- 67% of people skeptical about immigration think net migration increased in 2025, while only 37% with more liberal views think so.
- People overestimate the share of asylum seekers and underestimate the share of students among migrants.
- Political debates focus heavily on reducing immigration, which may influence public perception.
- Both major political parties have become more hostile to immigration since the Brexit referendum.
- Immigration is ranked as the third most important public issue after cost of living and the NHS.
- The research involved a survey of 3,003 adults across Great Britain at the end of March 2024.
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