Immigration

This month's Economist/Ipsos issues index shows that two fifths of the public mention immigration amongst the most important issues facing Britain. A third (34%) of the public mention the NHS, which is the most important issue to women.

Generation Y, the youngest adult generation, have recently been called Dave’s No 1 Fans, but as he speaks to Tory conference, it seems this may not be entirely true. Bobby Duffy blogs for The Conversation.

The Economist/ Ipsos 40th anniversary Issues index shows that concern about defence/foreign affairs increases at the expense of concern about unemployment.

Race/immigration continues to be seen as the most important issue facing Britain as ONS figures released today show a "significant increase" in net migration.

Race/immigration retains its position as the most important issue facing Britain today, and concern about poverty/inequality is at its highest ever in our latest Issues Index for the Economist

Race/immigration is now seen as the singular most important issue facing Britain today according to our latest Issues Index for The Economist.

The May Economist/Ipsos issues index shows that, with little change since last month, the economy remains the most important issue facing Britain, as it has been since September 2008.

Economic concerns, both personal and general, continue to dominate; 36% of the public mention the economy amongst the most important issues facing Britain however this remains the lowest percentage to do so since June 2008.

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