Why are half of Brits so wrong about immigration?
Aug 05, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 145
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Episode description
The latest YouGov polling shows that over half of Brits incorrectly think more migrants are in the UK illegally than legally. In reality, 96% of immigrants are here legally. How did this catastrophic misconception happen and what can be done about it?
And, the Israeli foreign minister, Gideon Sa’ar, has accused Sir Keir Starmer of giving Hamas a “prize for terror”, regarding the Prime Minister’s statement that the UK will recognise a Palestinian state if Israel allows aid into Gaza, amongst other conditions. What difference would this recognition make to Gaza and the world?
This episode was recorded on the 5th August. Catch James O’Brien weekdays from 10am on LBC.
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