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UK Immigration Tops Concerns, U.S. Fears Extremism Rise

9/11/2025

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Immigration and asylum have become the UK's top public concern, surpassing the economy, as revealed by a YouGov poll.
58% of respondents view immigration as a key issue, with 70% believing levels are too high.
Only 18% trust a Tory government to manage migration better, while 40% prefer a Reform UK approach.
In the U.S., political extremism and threats to democracy now top concerns, with 27% prioritizing extremism over the economy.
This shift highlights partisan divides, as Democrats are more worried about democracy threats than Republicans.

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Story summary

Immigration and asylum have become the UK's top public concern, surpassing the economy, as revealed by a YouGov poll.
58% of respondents view immigration as a key issue, with 70% believing levels are too high.
Only 18% trust a Tory government to manage migration better, while 40% prefer a Reform UK approach.
In the U.S., political extremism and threats to democracy now top concerns, with 27% prioritizing extremism over the economy.
This shift highlights partisan divides, as Democrats are more worried about democracy threats than Republicans.