Red C Poll

Analysis: Immigration the big issue as Sinn Féin support drops to lowest level since last election

Poll shows Mary Lou McDonald’s party down by seven points since the budget in October as migration factor takes hold

Sinn Féin Mary Lou McDonald and Michelle O’Neill: A significant drop of 4 per cent in support in January sees the party secure just 25 per cent of the vote. Picture: Norma Burke

In my article for our last poll in November 2023, I asked the question of “How solid is Sinn Féin support was”, as we close in on an election, having seen early signs of a declining trend in support. The answer today appears to be, not very solid at all.

A significant drop of 4 per cent in support in January sees the party secure just 25 per cent of the vote. Still some way ...