British Politicians Struggle to Address Surging Immigration Numbers as Population Growth Intensifies in the UK

It’s no wonder many Brits feel drained and disheartened when discussing mass migration and its sweeping impact on our country.

What once seemed like shocking statistics now barely faze us. Just earlier this week, some startling numbers were released.

Last year alone, over a million people came to Britain, with the majority arriving from outside Europe.

This pushed net migration to 622,000 in just one year—about the size of two cities the size of Nottingham.

Immigration is now the main driver of our population growth.

While natural population change—more births than deaths—only contributed an extra 400 people, immigration accounted for over 600,000.

And despite what politicians in Westminster might suggest, these trends are expected to intensify in the coming years.

In the next 12 years, our population is projected to grow by 6.5 million, or about 10 percent.

A staggering 90 percent of this increase will be due to immigration.

That’s enough people to fill five new cities the size of Birmingham within a few short years.

The fact that these figures aren’t constantly headlining the news shows just how fatigued we’ve become.

In major cities, the traditional British culture has eroded so much that many people don’t even notice how rarely English is spoken.

For example, in Bristol, data shows over 90 languages are spoken among 285 ethnic groups.

Our collective resignation to these changes is taking a toll on our democracy.

Trust in the major political parties and the system itself is at an all-time low. Many voters feel misled and let down by politicians who have repeatedly over-promised and under-delivered on immigration issues.

This dissatisfaction was evident in the last General Election, where support for the two main parties hit a century-low and voter turnout plummeted.

As a result, seven out of ten Brits feel that neither the Left nor the Right represents their values.

So, what’s Labour’s plan in this escalating situation? Sir Keir Starmer has called the immigration figures ‘shockingly high,’ but the party has refused to set any firm targets.

Essentially, they’ve stopped pretending they can control the influx.

It’s becoming clear that the new government has no serious strategy to curb migration, despite their recent promises in the King’s Speech.

Labour has already abandoned the Rwanda plan, which was our only real deterrent against illegal Channel crossings, despite our £270 million payments to Kigali.

They also intend to overturn the Illegal Migration Act, which took a tough stance on the dangerous boat crossings orchestrated by ruthless criminal gangs.

While Labour talks about ‘smashing the gangs,’ experts in immigration and border security doubt this can be achieved without a deterrent like the Rwanda plan.

Instead, Labour seems to be focusing on creating new bureaucratic bodies like the ‘Border Security Command,’ led by a former police, military, or intelligence chief.

This agency will hire numerous investigators and attempt to dismantle the gangs’ business models.

However, with over 100,000 illegal migrants already in Britain allowed to apply for asylum, it seems like more empty promises.

In contrast, European countries are implementing stricter measures, supported by the EU.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced plans to bolster anti-trafficking forces and increase surveillance over the Mediterranean.

Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has warned that illegal immigrants will be detained and repatriated, while other European nations are exploring Rwanda-style offshore processing agreements.

The Urgent Need for Effective Solutions

Ironically, the UK, which left the EU to regain control of its borders, is now lagging behind Europe in tackling this crisis.

Starmer’s lack of resolve may worsen the situation, as the number of people risking dangerous sea crossings has already increased by 16 percent this year.

Legal immigration will also continue to drive our population growth.

Labour’s vague plans to discourage low-skilled foreign workers and limit company visas seem to have been discarded, as evidenced by their omission from the latest King’s Speech.

Meanwhile, our infrastructure is struggling under the pressure of rising immigration.

We’re facing a housing crisis, a failing NHS, a disappearing Green Belt, inadequate public transport, and an overstretched police force.

More than just tangible issues, the erosion of our national identity and culture is at stake.

As each wave of immigration replaces the last, our shared sense of identity and community is at risk.

A Call for Action

As a professor of politics, I’m deeply concerned about the health and future of our democracy.

When millions feel abandoned by their political system, they may turn to extreme political solutions, as seen in the U.S., France, and elsewhere. Addressing genuine concerns about migration is crucial for strengthening our democracy.

We need effective deterrents for illegal migration and a cap on legal immigration, reducing the annual figure by half a million.

We should focus on welcoming migrants with valuable skills who can contribute positively to Britain, rather than those lacking skills and education.

It’s time we face the unprecedented changes occurring in Britain and stop pretending they aren’t happening.

The real question is: what are our leaders going to do about them?

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