Thinking about people who come to the UK to seek asylum from war or persecution, do you think...?

Thinking about people who come to the UK to seek asylum from war or persecution, do you think...? Published on 17 November 2025 → Survey conducted on 17 November 2025 on 6598 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

If they are found to be genuine refugees they should generally be allowed to settle permanently in the UK

29%

If they are found to be genuine refugees they should generally only be allowed to stay in the UK until their home country is considered safe, and then sent back

51%

Neither

10%

Don't know

10%

If they are found to be genuine refugees they should generally be allowed to settle permanently in the UK

29%

If they are found to be genuine refugees they should generally only be allowed to stay in the UK until their home country is considered safe, and then sent back

51%

Neither

10%

Don't know

10%

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