The Rightward Drift: British Indian and Chinese Voters in UK Elections

A new report reveals a rightward shift among British Indian and Chinese voters on economic issues, leading to increased Conservative votes. The study highlights diverging political and social views within the UK's ethnic minority groups, showing variances in voting behavior during the 2019 and 2024 elections.

A recent report uncovers a significant rightward shift among British Indian and Chinese voters in the UK, particularly on economic issues, fueling a trend towards Conservative voting. Conducted by the UK In a Changing Europe think tank and research firm Focaldata, the study highlights the evolving political dynamics within ethnic minority groups.

The comprehensive analysis includes data from the 2019 and 2024 UK general elections, revealing that British Indian and Chinese voters increasingly favor right-wing economic policies, setting them apart from other ethnic minorities who largely lean left. This shift is attributed to concerns over government competence and economic management.

Despite Labour's historical success among minority voters, the report warns that these groups' political priorities are not monolithic. With rising dissatisfaction over Labour's handling of economic and governmental issues, reliance on ethnic minority voters as a uniform support bloc may be misplaced.

(With inputs from agencies.)