Do you think people who are living in the UK on a temporary visa (e.g. student or work visa) should or should not be eligible to stand in public elections (e.g. for local councillor, MP)? | Daily Question

Do you think people who are living in the UK on a temporary visa (e.g. student or work visa) should or should not be eligible to stand in public elections (e.g. for local councillor, MP)? Published on 18 May 2026 → Survey conducted on 18 May 2026 on 4996 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Should be eligible

8%

Should not be eligible

81%

Don't know

12%

Should be eligible

8%

Should not be eligible

81%

Don't know

12%