Polling shows immigration concern ‘manufactured’, say campaigners

Campaigners said concern about immigration was not based on local experience but had been ‘manufactured’ by politicians and parts of the media (Gareth Fuller/PA) - (PA Wire)

Concern about immigration is a “manufactured panic”, a campaign group has said after polling suggested only a quarter of people think it is an important issue locally.

A YouGov poll found only 26% of people said immigration and asylum was one of the three most important issues facing their community.