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Perspective 6.9.26 - immigration and planning for a population of 100,000

51 minutes | Sunday, 6 September 2026

Immigration appears to be a hot topic on the election doorstep but what is the concern? With overall population figures only increasing slightly in recent years why is immigration reaching the top of the election issues list? Assuming government retains its hundred thousand population aspiration how do we plan for this? What infrastructure do we need and how do we deliver that when we struggle to maintain the infrastructure we’ve already got? Lots to consider on this week’s Perspective. The Isle of Man has integrated huge amounts of economic migrants over the past six decades so why is it different this time?

Perspective 6.9.26 - immigration and planning for a population of 100,000
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