Do you think the fact that some immigrants are prepared to risk their lives to come the UK is primarily because...

Do you think the fact that some immigrants are prepared to risk their lives to come the UK is primarily because... Published on 24 June 2015 → Survey conducted on 24 June 2015 on 4462 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

The UK has a reputation as a successful economy with jobs and opportunities

23%

The UK has a reputation for generous welfare and free housing

66%

Neither /Don't know

11%

The UK has a reputation as a successful economy with jobs and opportunities

23%

The UK has a reputation for generous welfare and free housing

66%

Neither /Don't know

11%

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