New research on attitudes to immigration received widespread coverage as findings of the first representative sample of attitudes in close to a decade finds Scots attitudes have warmed considerably.
Below is a summary of the coverage including an interview with MPS Director Sarah Kyambi on BBC Radio Good Morning Scotland.
Good Morning Scotland (BBC) – [Radio interview with Sarah Kyambi]
September 14, 2023
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The Times – [Opinion piece by Sarah Kyambi]
A welcome change in immigration attitudes
September 14, 2023
The Migration Policy Scotland Attitudes survey asked 1,162 adults across Scotland their views on immigration. This is the first representative survey of attitudes to immigration in the country for nearly a decade. The findings are startling: with the largest group (38 per cent) in favour of increasing migration and only 28 per cent calling for a reduction. This reverses 2014 figures where 58 per cent wanted to see immigration to Scotland reduced. There is much to tease out within the new data to understand more fully what people think, let alone why they think it, and a need for longer-term tracking of Scottish public opinion on this topic.
The Herald
Poll: Two-fifths of Scots want to see an increase in immigration
September 14, 2023
Scots are “broadly comfortable” with migration and almost three-fifths believe it has a positive impact on the country, a survey has found. The poll, which is the first study of attitudes to immigration in Scotland since 2014, also found a minority view the issue in a “more negative way”. The research for Migration Policy Scotland, conducted by Diffley Partnership, found while 59% describe immigration as positive, 18% feel it has had a negative effect, while 23% are unsure.
STV News
Almost two-fifths Scots want to see immigration increased, poll finds
September 14, 2023
Scots are “broadly comfortable” with migration and almost three-fifths believe it has a positive impact on the country, a survey has found. The poll, which is the first study of attitudes to immigration in Scotland since 2014, also found a minority view the issue in a “more negative way”. The research for Migration Policy Scotland, conducted by Diffley Partnership, found while 59% describe immigration as positive, 18% feel it has had a negative effect, while 23% are unsure.
The Times
Scots are changing their views on immigration
September 14, 2023
Scots have changed their views on immigration with opposition to newcomers falling by almost 50 per cent in a decade, a survey shows. According to the report published today by Migration Policy Scotland only 28 per cent of respondents wanted lower immigration levels compared with 58 per cent in 2014.
The National
Majority of Scots view immigration as positive, poll finds
September 14, 2023
SCOTTISH people are “broadly comfortable” with migration and almost three-fifths believe it has a positive impact on the country, a survey has found. The poll, which is the first study of attitudes to immigration in Scotland since 2014, also found a minority view the issue in a “more negative way”. The research for Migration Policy Scotland, conducted by Diffley Partnership, found while 59% describe immigration as positive, 18% feel it has had a negative effect, while 23% are unsure.
Glasgow Times
Two-fifths of Scots want to see an increase in immigration
September 14, 2023
The poll, which is the first study of attitudes to immigration in Scotland since 2014, also found a minority view the issue in a “more negative way”. The research for Migration Policy Scotland, conducted by Diffley Partnership, found while 59% describe immigration as positive, 18% feel it has had a negative effect, while 23% are unsure.
Holyrood
Government makes fresh call for immigration controls as census confirms ageing population
September 14, 2023
It comes after a report from Migration Policy Scotland, which was carried out by Diffley Partnership at the beginning of this year, showed that Scottish attitudes to migration are changing, with 28 per cent of respondents saying they want lower immigration levels compared with 58 per cent in 2014.
