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A recent poll reveals overwhelming public support for the deportation of criminal migrants and illegal entrants in Britain. The survey, conducted by Find Out Now and shared with GB News, shows that 84 percent of British voters support deporting migrants who commit violent crimes, with Reform UK party supporters showing near-unanimous support at 99 percent.

The poll also indicated that 85 percent of voters favor deporting migrants who commit sex offenses, while 66 percent support the deportation of those who enter Britain illegally. Reform UK voters demonstrated consistent support across these measures, with 99 percent backing deportation for illegal entry.

These findings emerge amid internal discussions within Reform UK regarding deportation policies. In a September interview with GB News reporter Steven Edginton, party leader Nigel Farage stated that illegal entrants “should not be able to stay” and should be denied refugee status, though he expressed reluctance to advocate for mass deportations.

The party’s stance has created tension between its leadership and suspended MP Rupert Lowe. Speaking to The Express, Lowe stated: “One point of disagreement within Reform was my repeated calls to deport every single illegal migrant. I am clear. If you are here illegally, you must be deported. If that results in one million or more eventual removals then that is what must happen. That must be the aim. It is that, or an effective amnesty. I choose deportations. Regardless of whether it makes some uncomfortable in Reform, this is what must happen. Deportations, and lots of them. Reportedly, sources ‘close to Nigel Farage’ were uncomfortable with my opinion. Many will find that surprising to read.”

The disagreement appears to center more on messaging than fundamental policy differences. Farage has acknowledged requesting Lowe to avoid terms like “repatriation” or “mass deportations” in public speeches, arguing these could suggest targeting law-abiding residents with foreign backgrounds.

Recent developments include allegations from Farage that Lowe is attempting to undermine Reform and curry favor with X boss Elon Musk, who previously suggested Lowe as a potential party leader. Lowe’s suspension from the party followed his public criticism of Farage and alleged threats toward party chairman Zia Yusuf.