6 days ago
Top pollsters say Starmer's ‘one in, one out' migrant deal will have ‘no impact'
Leading pollsters have dismissed Sir Keir Starmer 's "one in, one out" migrant return deal with France as a "publicity stunt" unlikely to boost the government's popularity.
The agreement is criticised for its small scale, reportedly aiming to return only 50 migrants a week, despite over 700 arriving on small boats on the day of its announcement.
New polling reveals significant opposition among Labour Party members to Sir Keir's plans to tighten legal migration, such as extending the citizenship application period to 10 years.
The government's focus on both legal and illegal migration is seen as a strategy to counter the growing support for Nigel Farage's Reform UK, which is currently polling ahead of Labour.
Pollsters highlight record-low public confidence in the government, with only 23 per cent expressing confidence, suggesting the deal will have minimal impact on voter perception.
