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Wednesday 17 September 2008

Are we full yet?

The BBC are pained to have to report that
"Immigration levels have pushed population density in England to a higher level than any other major country in Europe.

The figures, released by the Office for National Statistics, indicate there is an average of 395 people in every square kilometre in England.

This is an increase of five per sq km in the past two years.

The increase has pushed England's population density above the previous highest figure set by the Netherlands.

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The statistics have been released in response to a parliamentary question from the Conservative MP for Hertsmere in Hertfordshire, James Clappison.

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The latest projections suggest there is an average of 253 people in every square kilometre of the UK.

But Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are relatively sparsely populated.

The figure for England alone puts the country top of the European league for the most crowded major countries - and density is expected to rise to 464 people for every square kilometre by 2031."

Anyone would think that this Labour government might have deliberately increased immigration into England to try and ensure more grateful Labour voters.

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