1 in 4 Labour voters say biggest burden to NHS is immigration
1 in 4 (24%) say the biggest burden to the NHS is immigration
This includes almost half (46%) of Labour voters who are now planning to vote for Reform;
Following immigration, 22% say that an ageing population is the biggest burden;
Those aged over 45 are more likely to say an ageing population is the biggest burden than younger Labour voters';
After immigration and an ageing population the biggest burdens are: Mental Health Crisis (18%), lack of social care provisions (13%), Junk food and obesity (12%), and people vaping (10%).
Notes to editors:
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Methodology:
This poll was conducted by Merlin Strategy on behalf of the Adam Smith Institute.
Client: Adam Smith Institute
Fieldwork Dates: 22nd – 24th May 2025
Population Sampled: 2024 Labour voters
Sample Size: 2000 Labour voters
Weights and Quotas: Quotas and Weighted by Age, Gender, Region and 2019 General Election Vote.