POLL OF THE DAY: Is it already too late to stop Britain becoming an island of strangers?

POLL OF THE DAY: Is it already too late to stop Britain becoming an island of strangers? VOTE NOW

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Oliver Trapnell

By Oliver Trapnell


Published: 13/05/2025

- 05:00

Updated: 13/05/2025

- 22:44

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A staggering 86 per cent of GB News members believe it is too late to stop Britain becoming an "island of strangers", a shock new poll has found.

Just 14 per cent of the 1,735 respondents disagreed with the sentiment, sparked by Sir Keir Starmer's comments yesterday.


The Prime Minister had warned the UK risks becoming an "island of strangers" without a crackdown on immigration.

Labour unveiled its new immigration white paper yesterday aimed at "taking back control" of Britain's borders and significantly reducing migration.

The Prime Minister pledged to end what he called a "one nation experiment in open borders" after net migration reached nearly 1 million in 2023.

"That's not control. It's chaos," Starmer said in his announcement of the 80-page plan.

The white paper outlines comprehensive changes to the immigration system, with tighter controls across work, family and study routes.

Skill requirements will be raised to degree level, with English language requirements extended to all routes, including for dependents.

The time required to acquire settled status will be doubled from five to ten years.

Is it already too late to stop Britain becoming an island of strangers? Vote now in the poll below and have your say in the comments.