More than half (58%) of those surveyed consider immigration to be the most concerning issue. The other top issues facing the country at the moment include the economy (51%) and the healthcare system (29%), according to the survey.
About half of those surveyed consider immigration to have a negative impact on the UK. Meanwhile, 22% believe that the advantages and disadvantages of immigration balance each other out. About the same percentage consider the process to have a positive impact, the survey revealed.
The survey was conducted from August 31 to September 1 among 2,268 adult Britons.