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A new cross-party report from the House of Lords warns that the UK’s population could exceed 86 million by the year 2100, making it the most populous country in Europe. The report highlights that the population has grown by 9.2 million in just 25 years—an increase described as the fastest in the nation’s history. The primary drivers of this growth are increased life expectancy and net migration, with immigration adding around 200,000 people annually during the 2000s and 2010s.
The peers argue that Parliament has failed to prepare for this rise, and that there is no clear strategy to address the impact on housing, public services, wages, and the environment. To fix this, they call for a new, independent Office for Demographic Change. According to the Office for National Statistics, the UK could reach 77.9 million people by 2045, with further growth expected by the UN.
Public concern is growing, with many believing that major political parties lack a plan. Lord Glasman stressed that demographic issues and immigration need urgent attention, saying they have long distorted public debate and cannot be ignored any longer by mainstream politicians.
