Breakpoint Demographics is Destiny
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Dec 3, 2025 Britain is facing a demographic crisis, with rising abortion rates leading to sharply declining live births. Economic factors like inflation and falling incomes contribute to these trends. To sustain the economy, immigration policies are increasingly crucial as fewer births necessitate more migrants. However, the influx of immigrants could also spark cultural tensions and increase crime. The discussion underscores the urgency of addressing these challenges while reflecting on the cultural and legal shifts that may exacerbate the situation.
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Sharp Rise In Abortion Rates
- Britain saw 48 abortions per 100 live births in 2024, implying about one-third of conceived babies were aborted.
- The abortion rate rose sharply since 2022 while total conceptions stayed roughly constant, cutting live births significantly.
Economic Pessimism Drives Reproductive Choices
- Philip Pilkington argues rising abortions reflect people curtailing reproduction amid pessimism, not just COVID or mail-order pills.
- Economic pressures like inflation and falling median incomes best explain the post-2022 jump in abortion rates.
Immigration As Economic Patch
- Britain increased immigration to stabilize the economy after flat productivity and labor shortages.
- Pilkington warns missing babies must be replaced by migrants later to keep GDP and debt ratios stable.