October 9, 2024
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‘Indian voters drifting rightward on economy’

The report examines voting patterns and values during the 2019 and 2024 UK general elections. Historically, Labour has performed well among ethnic minorities….reports Asian Lite News

British Indian and Chinese voters in the UK are increasingly leaning towards the Conservative Party, especially on economic issues, according to a new report.

The study, titled ‘Minorities report: the attitudes of Britain’s ethnic minority population,’ was released by UK In a Changing Europe and Focaldata. It highlights that these groups often hold political views that differ from the broader UK population and even among themselves.

The report examines voting patterns and values during the 2019 and 2024 UK general elections. Historically, Labour has performed well among ethnic minorities. However, British Indians and Chinese voters now show more right-wing economic views compared to other minority groups. “British Indians and British Chinese voters tend to be right wing on the economy, expectations of the nation state, and views on welfare. Other minority groups sit much more firmly on the left,” the report finds.

The analysis reveals that British Indian, Chinese, and Hindu respondents were most likely to vote Conservative in 2019, a trend continuing into 2024. These groups also share concerns about government competence. They prefer politicians who are strong and effective rather than intellectual or fair.

This preference is more pronounced among Indian Hindus, where Labour’s support was only slightly ahead of the Conservatives in 2019. Despite Labour’s overall lead among ethnic minority religious groups in 2019, their advantage was narrowest among Indian Hindus. In contrast, Indian Sikhs showed strong support for Labour, being less inclined to vote Conservative.

The report suggests that Labour cannot depend on ethnic minority voters as a unified support base in future elections. Challenges for Labour The study indicates that British Indian and Chinese voters’ reluctance to support Labour stems from doubts about the party’s competence, particularly its economic management.

This sentiment is echoed by Caribbean voters who also value government effectiveness. The findings are based on an extensive online survey involving thousands of participants across various ethnic backgrounds.

The report concludes that political, social, and economic values among British Indians, Chinese, and Black African voters differ significantly from other minority groups like British Caribbeans and Muslims. Although these differences are not fully reflected in voting behaviour due to the Conservatives’ poor performance in 2024, they are expected to become more apparent over time as voting trends shift.

As these dynamics evolve, political parties may need to reassess their strategies to engage with diverse ethnic communities effectively. Understanding these nuanced perspectives could be crucial for shaping future electoral outcomes in the UK.

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