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What do you think is the most common reason for migration to Britain?

Fieldwork dates: 1 June 2013 - 1 November 2013
Data from: Great Britain
Results from: 1 poll

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Results for: What do you think is the most common reason for migration to Britain?
Fieldwork end date
Pollster		 1 November 2013
Poll by British Social Attitudes (NatCen)
Coming to study in British universities 9%
Refugees claiming asylum in Britain 17%
Coming to work in Britain from countries outside the European Union 13%
Coming to work in Britain from countries inside the European Union 43%
Husbands or wives coming to join their spouses who live in Britain 6%
SPONTANEOUS ONLY: To access benefits or housing 8%
Other [WRITE IN] 2%
(Don't know) 3%
(Refusal) 0%

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Migrants come to Britain for many reasons and from many places. Which one of the reasons on the card do you think is the most common reason for migration to Britain?

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Migration and freedom of movement