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UK Launches Plan Amid Surge in Anti-Immigration Sentiment

8/7/2025

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A recent YouGov poll shows that 56% of Brits view immigration as their top concern, overshadowing health and crime. Many believe illegal immigration outpaces legal migration, despite evidence to the contrary. In response to growing anti-immigration feelings, the UK government is launching a scheme to send small boat migrants back to France.

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Story summary

A recent YouGov poll shows that 56% of Brits view immigration as their top concern, overshadowing health and crime. Many believe illegal immigration outpaces legal migration, despite evidence to the contrary. In response to growing anti-immigration feelings, the UK government is launching a scheme to send small boat migrants back to France.