Hoist with his own petard

A couple of more observations from me on todays @IpsosUK / @britishfuture immigration polling and why I think it’s a problematic issue for Cons.

1/ We know it’s a highly salient issue for Con supporters /2019 Cons they’re really unhappy re boats / numbers pic.twitter.com/KaKGmAS9SM

— Keiran Pedley (@keiranpedley) March 25, 2024

When you ask about whether Rwanda will achieve the desired impact the public are highly sceptical.

Amongst 2019 Cons

– 50% say unlikely it’ll reduce numbers trying to cross
– 57% unlikely to provide value for money
– 64% unlikely to be implemented by end of 2024 pic.twitter.com/90FyoaXopf

— Keiran Pedley (@keiranpedley) March 25, 2024

Another way of looking at it: better hope you get those flights going!

— Keiran Pedley (@keiranpedley) March 25, 2024