General Election 2015: Survey finds readers want tougher rules on immigration

Data from our Election Compass survey has revealed that Local World readers want tougher rules on immigration.

Over 9,000 responses to the questionnaire reveal demands for more restrictive immigration policies, while a number of respondents also believe legal immigrants should have the same rights as UK citizens.

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The Election Compass tool asks readers about issues that matter to you, how you feel about party leaders and the parties themselves. Users are then shown how their views match each of the parties in the run up to the General Election 2015.

With this apparent rise in demand for tougher immigration rules, the issue has gained crucial importance in the run up to the election.

The Conservatives, Labour and the Liberal Democrats have all argued that the implementation of stricter immigration control policies is necessary.

The key findings from Election Compass UK: