England 'has 92% of UK immigrants'

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Since 1991 more than 2,300,000 foreigners have moved to this country.

But of the four home nations, England absorbed the vast majority, taking 2,149,000, or 92%.

That is nearly 20 times as many as Scotland, despite the population of England being only 10 times larger.

Predictions of future numbers suggest an even greater imbalance.

They estimate England will account for 95% of the expected population increase across the UK by 2051, including seven million immigrants.

MPs Nicholas Soames and Frank Field, who uncovered the figures, accused ministers of "inaction".

The chairmen of the cross-party Balanced Migration group said: "This research shows that immigration is overwhelmingly an issue for England rather than other parts of the UK.

"The political establishment is in denial on immigration - even though it is of concern to nearly 80% of the population.

"If they are to reconnect with the people of England after the current political crisis, politicians must end their timidity, silence and inaction on this critical issue."