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1 March 2016

5270 GB adults surveyed

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French authorities have begun clearing parts of the migrant camp in Calais that they say have become squalid, registering inhabitants and moving them into temporary accommodation on another part of the site. Many of the migrants fear moving will require them to claim asylum in France and force them to abandon hopes of coming to Britain. Do you approve or disapprove of this action?

Conducted 1 March 2016

YouGov surveyed 5270 GB adults

46%
26%
6%
4%
18%
French authorities have begun clearing parts of the migrant camp in Calais that they say have become squalid, registering inhabitants and moving them into temporary accommodation on another part of the site. Many of the migrants fear moving will require them to claim asylum in France and force them to abandon hopes of coming to Britain. Do you approve or disapprove of this action?

Conducted 1 March 2016

YouGov surveyed 5270 GB adults

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46%
26%
6%
4%
18%

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