Voters are confused over Labour's position on immigration, with most being unclear on where the party stands, according to a new YouGov poll shared exclusively with BuzzFeed News.



People who want more controls on immigration believe that Labour wants the opposite, the poll found. But people who want the rules to stay the same or be relaxed are more likely to believe that Labour backs tougher controls.

Theresa May is expected to announce on Tuesday that she will be seeking an end to freedom of movement in Brexit negotiations, and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has struggled to present a consistent position. Last week he announced that the party was not wedded to free movement but then appeared to row back in media interviews.



The YouGov poll found that 69% of all voters believe immigration rules should be tightened, while only 22% believe they should stay the same or be relaxed. Among Conservatives, the difference is 87% to 9%.

Among Labour supporters, it's more finely balanced, with 54% saying they want tougher rules, and 42% supporting the status quo or a relaxation of controls.