Stopping migrants crossing the Channel is a major concern for less than a fifth of voters, new polling suggests – despite Rishi Sunak’s claim that it is the “people’s priority.
Easing the cost of living, reducing NHS waiting lists, growing the economy and creating better-paid jobs are all seen as bigger concerns, according to the research by Ipsos. It was carried out this week after the Government announced its controversial new proposals to tackle small boat crossings under the Illegal Migration Bill.
Unveiling the plans in the Commons on Tuesday, Home Secretary Suella Braverman said asylum seekers arriving illegally will be detained and face a lifetime ban on returning after they are removed. And at Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday, Mr Sunak said: “Stopping the boats is not just my priority, it is the people’s priority.”
