Senior Tories sound the alarm as net migration threatens to hit 73.7 Million – home secretary urgently acts to Curb the rise.

Startling statistics have emerged, indicating that the UK could witness a population surge equivalent to six Birminghams by 2036, according to official projections. The figures project a population of 73.7 million, a significant ten percent increase from the 67 million recorded in 2021.

Home Secretary James Cleverly, responding to the data, expressed urgency in tackling the issue and asserted that measures to curb legal migration would be implemented within weeks. Despite these assurances, some hardline Tory MPs are calling for more stringent measures, leveraging Brexit freedoms to potentially introduce an overall cap on net migration.

Former Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick raised concerns about the lack of democratic consent for the projected migration surge, emphasizing the need for more sustainable numbers. He argued, “The power to change this, and set us on course for far more sustainable numbers, is in the Government’s hands.”

Senior Tories are cautioning that the rising population poses unsustainable pressure on essential services such as schools, the NHS, and housing. Ex-Home Secretary Suella Braverman highlighted the inadequacy of recent government measures and called for a cap on overall numbers to hold the government accountable.

Of the projected 6.7 million population increase, 541,000 is attributed to more births than deaths, while the remaining 6.1 million is linked to net migration. The Office for National Statistics anticipates net migration to stabilize around 315,000 per year from 2028, still exceeding the Tories’ 2019 election target of 250,000.

In response to the concerning figures, the Home Office has confirmed reforms unveiled in December. Key changes include a ban on care workers bringing in family members, the elimination of the rule allowing firms to hire cheaper labor from abroad, and increases in the minimum salary for skilled worker visas.

Home Secretary Cleverly emphasized the need for a firm but fair approach, stating, “The British people want to see action, not words. We are delivering the change we promised and which they expect, lifting pressure on public services and protecting British workers with the utmost urgency.”

As discussions intensify, the Home Secretary has engaged in talks with French counterpart Gerald Darmanin in Paris to address illegal immigration concerns. The Home Office revealed plans for unprecedented levels of aerial surveillance and a meeting with the Calais Group in the spring to discuss further actions to address immigration challenges.