The cost of mass migration

Controlled migration at controlled and manageable levels benefits the economy and contributes to the wellbeing of our society.   The problems arise when migration flows become very large and unbalanced; in other words, mass and rapid migration, which is what we have had for 20 years.   It has been driving the phenomenal population growth of the past 25 years. According to the latest census, it was 7 million people out of a total population growth of 8 million, in just 20 years.   The latest official figures revealed net migration of over 600,000 people, just in 2022.   By our calculation, at this rate, we will add another 16 or 17 million people to our population over the next 25 years. 15 more Birminghams.   Think of what that means for existing services, transport, housing and medical care. Think of what that requires by way of extra infrastructure, housing, schools, teachers, doctors, and more.   Research over the past 20 years has repeatedly shown that immigration on this scale has been a net cost to the taxpayer and brings little benefit for the average British citizen.    While the better off and big employers may benefit from mass immigration - cheaper labour and to attend to menial chores, the vulnerable and those struggling to pay their mortgage and rent, and deal with the cost of living crisis, do not.   Employers like willing immigrant workers but some clearly have become dependent on them.   Easy access to immigration, especially of low-wage workers, distorts the economy and creates dependency. Low-wage, low-productivity, low skill enterprises flourish. It also distracts attention from urgent reforms needed to ensure the upskilling and reskilling of the British workforce.   Is mass immigration really the future for a modern economy aspiring to be knowledge-based?   Given the forces ranged against any government brave enough to embark on cutting immigration, it will never be easy. But if we want a United Kingdom with a high-wage, higher-skilled and advanced economy; as well as a stable, cohesive, harmonious society that is something we must do.   Please sign our petition: