What is the problem? Net migration is rising 1. Immigration is at record levels 2. Illegal immigration is rising 3. Net migration is rising 4. Immigration is driving population growth 5. Post-Brexit growth in immigration 6. Immigration is fuelling the housing crisis 7. Public services are under strain from immigration 8. Immigration is a heavy cost to the taxpayer 9. The downside of diversity 10. The democratic deficit 3. Net migration is rising Our population has increased by nearly 8 million in 20 years. About 85%, or 6.7 million, has been due to immigrants and the children of immigrants. The UK has always experienced periods of immigration in the past but on nowhere near this scale. See a history of immigration to the UK here. In 1997, net migration was just 47,000. By 2005 it had reached 320,000. Net migration for 2022 So the current Conservative government has completely failed to reduce immigration, as it promised. Previous Next Take Action Find out how you can help our campaign Take Action Now
