Hope not Hate research shows half of young people feel represented by Corbyn

Over half of 18-24 years olds feel Jeremy Corbyn best represents them, compared to just 18 per cent backing the prime minister.

Theresa May’s is backed by less than one in five young people, but is the most popular of the pair amongst those aged 65 and over. Corbyn is regarded as the better leader by just 18 per cent of pensioners, and nearly a quarter of that age group, 23 per cent, think that Nigel Farage is the best representative of their beliefs.

In the Hope not Hate research, published today, show the vast majority of those surveyed are opposed to the idea that an entire religion is responsible for the recent terror attacks. Some 77 per cent of the country are against conflation of a religion with terrorism, and most people welcome the acts of unity after the attacks.

Fewer people identify as English than in the group’s 2011 research, and a tiny number of BAME Britons identify thus. Most think that immigration has benefitted Britain, and 88 per cent see it as essential. Most feel that economic needs should determine future migration.

Just six per cent of respondents think Theresa May will secure a good Brexit deal.

The group surveyed 4,000 people across England for their research. You can read their LabourList piece on the research here.