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Public opinion on government asylum reforms

Following the Home Secretary’s announcements on asylum reform, our polling shows widespread concern about a lack of control over the UK’s borders, and indicates that many government policies are broadly in line with public opinion. While Britons want stricter control of the asylum system, few support the idea of 'pulling up the drawbridge' entirely. There remains cross-political support for capped, controlled routes for people fleeing war or persecution.

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