Poll Shows Most Brits Attribute Unrest to Immigration
A recent survey has revealed that migration policy, right-wing influencers, and social media played significant roles in inciting nationwide rioting in the UK. Read Full Article at RT.com
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A recent survey has identified migration policy, right-wing influencers, and social media as contributing factors to the recent spate of nationwide riots in Britain.
The poll, released on Sunday, reveals that two-thirds of Britons believe the country’s immigration policy is to blame for the surge in right-wing riots. These disturbances have prompted a nationwide response focused on curbing disorder and online dissent.
Earlier this month, numerous British towns and cities experienced unrest following the tragic stabbing of three children by a British teenager of Rwandan descent in Southport, near Liverpool. The protests, which began due to a false rumor that the assailant was a Muslim immigrant, quickly escalated into a broader backlash against Islam and immigration. This culminated in an arson attack on a hotel accommodating asylum seekers in Rotherham.
The polling firm Savanta surveyed 2,237 individuals for The Telegraph, revealing that 82% of participants believe the rioters themselves are responsible for the chaos, while 75% attribute blame to far-right groups and influencers. However, 64% of those surveyed hold Britain’s immigration policy ultimately responsible, and 59% cite the Southport stabbings as the catalyst for the unrest.
In response to the riots, British authorities have implemented strict measures, resulting in over 1,000 arrests, with 480 individuals charged and 99 sentenced for their involvement in the disturbances, as reported by the BBC. Approximately 30 people have faced charges related to online offenses, including one individual sentenced to three months in prison for sharing a “derogatory meme about migrants,” and another arrested for disseminating “inaccurate” information about the identity of the Southport attacker.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reportedly contemplating stricter hate speech laws. Additionally, Sir Mark Rowley, the commissioner of London’s Metropolitan Police, recently noted that foreign “keyboard warriors,” including X owner Elon Musk, might face investigation and charges for allegedly inciting the riots.
Opinions on the government's heavy-handed response to the unrest are divided; 49% of Savanta poll participants believe the situation was managed effectively, while 43% voice disapproval. Furthermore, 44% attribute blame for the riots to Starmer. In a public address during the height of the unrest, Starmer refrained from mentioning the stabbings, instead accusing all rioters of acting out of “far-right hatred.”
Historically, immigration to the UK surged during Tony Blair’s tenure as prime minister. Andrew Neather, a former adviser to Blair, acknowledged in 2009 that the prime minister aimed to “open up the UK to mass migration” and to “rub the Right’s nose in diversity.” Last year, a combined total of approximately 1.2 million people immigrated to the UK, with 85% hailing from outside the EU.
Sophie Wagner contributed to this report for TROIB News
The poll, released on Sunday, reveals that two-thirds of Britons believe the country’s immigration policy is to blame for the surge in right-wing riots. These disturbances have prompted a nationwide response focused on curbing disorder and online dissent.
Earlier this month, numerous British towns and cities experienced unrest following the tragic stabbing of three children by a British teenager of Rwandan descent in Southport, near Liverpool. The protests, which began due to a false rumor that the assailant was a Muslim immigrant, quickly escalated into a broader backlash against Islam and immigration. This culminated in an arson attack on a hotel accommodating asylum seekers in Rotherham.
The polling firm Savanta surveyed 2,237 individuals for The Telegraph, revealing that 82% of participants believe the rioters themselves are responsible for the chaos, while 75% attribute blame to far-right groups and influencers. However, 64% of those surveyed hold Britain’s immigration policy ultimately responsible, and 59% cite the Southport stabbings as the catalyst for the unrest.
In response to the riots, British authorities have implemented strict measures, resulting in over 1,000 arrests, with 480 individuals charged and 99 sentenced for their involvement in the disturbances, as reported by the BBC. Approximately 30 people have faced charges related to online offenses, including one individual sentenced to three months in prison for sharing a “derogatory meme about migrants,” and another arrested for disseminating “inaccurate” information about the identity of the Southport attacker.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reportedly contemplating stricter hate speech laws. Additionally, Sir Mark Rowley, the commissioner of London’s Metropolitan Police, recently noted that foreign “keyboard warriors,” including X owner Elon Musk, might face investigation and charges for allegedly inciting the riots.
Opinions on the government's heavy-handed response to the unrest are divided; 49% of Savanta poll participants believe the situation was managed effectively, while 43% voice disapproval. Furthermore, 44% attribute blame for the riots to Starmer. In a public address during the height of the unrest, Starmer refrained from mentioning the stabbings, instead accusing all rioters of acting out of “far-right hatred.”
Historically, immigration to the UK surged during Tony Blair’s tenure as prime minister. Andrew Neather, a former adviser to Blair, acknowledged in 2009 that the prime minister aimed to “open up the UK to mass migration” and to “rub the Right’s nose in diversity.” Last year, a combined total of approximately 1.2 million people immigrated to the UK, with 85% hailing from outside the EU.
Sophie Wagner contributed to this report for TROIB News
