The government has authorised Border Force officials on vessels in the Channel, in certain circumstances, to turn back small boats carrying migrants. Do you support or oppose this move?

The government has authorised Border Force officials on vessels in the Channel, in certain circumstances, to turn back small boats carrying migrants. Do you support or oppose this move? Published on 10 September 2021 → Survey conducted on 10 September 2021 on 3631 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Strongly support

37%

Somewhat support

20%

Somewhat oppose

14%

Strongly oppose

18%

Don’t know

12%

Strongly support

37%

Somewhat support

20%

Somewhat oppose

14%

Strongly oppose

18%

Don’t know

12%

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