How much has anti-immigration activity increased under Keir Starmer’s Labour government?

Joel Crisetig, Western Europe Research Manager at ACLED, said:
 

"There has been a clear increase in anti-immigration demonstrations in the UK since Labour came into power, driven by tensions around asylum accommodation, migration policy, and online mobilisation following the 2024 Southport unrest. 

This rise in anti-immigration sentiment has also seen massive gains for Reform in local elections in recent years."

For an interview with Joel Crisetig, contact the ACLED press office at [email protected]. 

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