The Office for National Statistics projects that the UK population will surge to 72.5 million by mid-2032, up from 67.6 million in 2022—an increase of 4.9 million, or 7.3%. Driven almost entirely by net migration…
Meanwhile, over 150,000 migrants have crossed the Channel since 2018, with more than 1,000 arrivals this year alone. Yet, migration isn’t even one of Starmer’s “six milestones” for change. Yvette Cooper dismissed it last month as not a “practical milestone,” offering zero commitment to reducing numbers. A population boom means more pressure on housing, schools, hospitals, and public services. Not exactly the sort of “growth” voters were promised…
Sarah Pochin at Reform Scotland’s manifesto launch event: “I really wanted to come on in a Reform tartan burka, but apparently I wasn’t allowed… One day let’s do one of these events not live-streamed. We’ll do all the naughty stuff…”