“Snowy.
You are quite correct about certain natives but they are the minority. what I refer to is the norm amongst the recent immigrants. The british native birthrate is minimal in comparrison and that is where I was saying the increase in population will come from.”

“Green belt is important for food production, recreation and wildlife and needs to be readily accessible for those who live in large conurbation.It is important to keep it intact for everyones benefit, not only those who live within its boundaries. Too many people are disconnected from the land and wildlife and ever expanding cities will not help us connect. The world's population is growing alarmingly let alone ours. Inorder for the whole planet to be sustainable, distrbution of wealth, education and birth control are essential.”

“"We are witnessing the death of the English nation through the effects of mass immigration." The English nation is the absolute result of 2000 years of mass immigration. We're the original mongrol race - as is our language. that's why we have the biggest vocabulary of all, because there are so many different elements to it, and its globalisation is the result of this - no fiddly irregular verbs or inflections.

As for "Unfortunately our wonderful government have already sown
the seeds of our population rise by allowing people to engluf our shores that have a much higher birthrate than that of the native Brit...." - try walking round Hartcliffe or Southmead, look at the households with seven or eight children and chain-smoking adults who completely live off the state and tell me what ethnic group they are (hint - they also blame anyone non-white of "stealing their jobs".)

Britain is a victim of its own past success, as are all former world leading nations. Old Blighty has been gone a long, long time - in some respects sad, yes, but we aren't in 1950 and we don't live in the world of Ealing comedy. Some return of that era's culture of politeness and respect would be nice to see, but neither of those are ethnically dependant.

Anyway, once again, it's fascinating to see how the actual point of a story gets immediately submerged by agenda-ridden ranting. For what it's worth, I agree they should leave Failand alone and focus on the empty properties that abound in the city itself. Besides, are these developers the same ones that scarcely a year ago were wailing and gnashing their teeth as they had so many properties lying unsold? Greedy opportunists, and local authorities who just roll over at the slightest sniff of money (witness First Bus - for whose benefit is that run?)

The first comment had it right - this would enhance no-one's quality of life. So for all those that rant and rave about the "English" way of life being eroded, stop looking abroad, and start looking at the company logo on the side of the dumper trucks heading towards a peaceful, pretty, unspoilt village near you. I doubt the chairman of that company is an economic migrant.”

“Chris.
Unfortunately our wonderful government have already sown
the seeds of our population rise by allowing people to engluf our shores that have a much higher birthrate than that of the native Brit.
More housing will be required for these people and it will be in the cities that they are housed.
Then new housing will be required for the indiginous population that are fleeing the new ghettos and searching for a return to old Blighty.
It is written.”

“Now, come on people. Stop complaining and banish those nasty frowns. My government and I have striven to make England a green and pleasant land and Gordon is carrying on this wonderful job (although he is a bit of a sweaty slob).

What is wrong with property development? Cherie and I have done really well out of it. So stop complaining and wear a happy face.

Erm...do I get paid now or later? Make the cheque out to Cherie. She has a wizard accountant who knows all the tax loopholes.”

“Here we go, the old 'racist' dig again. Sigh, some people are sooooo predictable, it gets tedious.

Some things need to stay the same; like our need for open space, tranquility, room for wildlife. Sadly, some just appear to see the countryside as the boring bits between one concrete jungle and the next; all ripe for 'development', all potentital sites for another Tesco or McDonalds.

Despite the shallow accusations of racism from Bob, the fact is that if the population is to be allowed to increase from 61 to 70 million (and beyond - there is to be no cap set on the amount of people allowed here) then they have to live somewhere.

So, ultimately the choice may be between the 'joys' of multiculturalism, or our ancient and much valued countryside.

Without the extra 10 million plus, there is no argument for extra housing on this scale, it's as simple as that.”

“Build the houses quickly and then add a couple of hundred windwills in the back gardens of those who already live there.”

“Typical so called "upper class snobbery.Brings me to mind of the old Navy saying,Pull up tne ladder Jack,I´m alright,I`m back onboard.None of you own the village,only the land your house is on,(If it`s paid for that is!)”

“Forget the homeless,we do not want them living near us.”

“Mark G - "people who because they have to live in highrise city dwellings wish to infect the smaller villages with their idea of 'living'."

That comes down to the root of the matter, so you don't have to live next to these "people" eh? Just pure snobbery. As long as the value of your property is protected everyone else can go to hell?

A lovely attitude towards the rest of humankind.”