New poll reveals what Britons really think about small boat migrants | UK | News

Questionnaire Sunday Times In addition, six of them (61%) said that the British did not think that France did enough to stop boats, 12% did France enough and 13% were not responsible for Paris.

When the main reasons why people decided to ride on small boats for England were asked what they thought, 54% of the participants believed that the most likely reason was to access the British welfare system.

The second most popular reason was the claim that shelter in the UK was easier because they escaped from other places (49%) and they escaped from conflicts (37%).

The reasons such as re -gathering with your family or friends and speaking English will see that the easiest one will receive much less votes – 13% and 12% respectively.

Only the survey conducted by more common thinking tank Sunday TimesApproximately 2,100 British adults (except Northern Ireland) were asked and took place between 22 and 24 July.

A focal group in Plymouth was made with Peter, a shipyard manager who describes England as a “soft touch ,, because“ as soon as possible [migrants] They have the right to a roof on our shores, health services, food and heads ”.

He said that the UK offers more than other European countries and that Britain should “harden our borders” and potentially receive advice from the US or Australia.

“It looks hard, but the country is on its knees,” he said.

After passing the British Canal in 2025, more than 23,500 immigrants came to England because it comes, which is a record for this point of the year.