Thinking about those seeking asylum status in the UK, which of the following comes closest to your view?

Thinking about those seeking asylum status in the UK, which of the following comes closest to your view? Published on 24 August 2023 → Survey conducted on 24 August 2023 on 2785 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Most asylum seekers coming to the UK would not genuinely be at risk if they stayed in their home country

43%

Most asylum seekers coming to the UK would genuinely be at risk if they remained in their home country

35%

Don't know

22%

Most asylum seekers coming to the UK would not genuinely be at risk if they stayed in their home country

43%

Most asylum seekers coming to the UK would genuinely be at risk if they remained in their home country

35%

Don't know

22%

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