In his speech on 12 November, the Prime Minster made no mention of the official population projections which show that the population will reach 70 million in 2029. Some commentators have claimed that these projections are “meaningless”. Migrationwatch research (see Briefing Paper 9.25) puts this issue in prospective and shows that 70 million is very likely unless the government take very strong measures to cut back immigration.
From Control to Dependence: A Review of the Work Visa System
Britain’s work-visa system has been redesigned repeatedly over the past twenty-five years, each time in the name of restoring control. The data tells the opposite story.
September 25, 2026
