Immigration was issue for voters leaving Labour – new polling

New polling evidence shows that Labour needs to address anxieties on competition for jobs and benefits.

Immigration is not just a Daily Mail issue

Richard Darlington writes for LabourList, arguing that immigration must not become a no-go area for Labour.

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