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Scots Rank Immigration as Top Election Concern

8/27/2025

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Immigration is now a top-three issue for 21% of Scots, rising from 4% in May 2023, ahead of Holyrood elections.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage plans to announce a deportation strategy in response to public concern over illegal migration.
Analysts observe a shift in the Overton Window, normalizing previously extreme ideas like forced deportations.
SNP backbencher George Adam argues that focusing on immigration distracts from pressing economic issues.
Scottish parties must address immigration concerns to avoid losing voter support in upcoming elections.

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Story summary

Immigration is now a top-three issue for 21% of Scots, rising from 4% in May 2023, ahead of Holyrood elections.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage plans to announce a deportation strategy in response to public concern over illegal migration.
Analysts observe a shift in the Overton Window, normalizing previously extreme ideas like forced deportations.
SNP backbencher George Adam argues that focusing on immigration distracts from pressing economic issues.
Scottish parties must address immigration concerns to avoid losing voter support in upcoming elections.