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Birth rates in the UK have hit a historic low, with recent government data showing fertility rates dropping to 1.44 children per woman in 2023 – the lowest figure since record-keeping began in 1938 and significantly below the 2.1 replacement level needed to maintain population stability.
During a discussion on addressing this demographic decline, Dr. Peterson emphasized that while individual variations exist, fostering a “stable committed heterosexual child-centred monogamy” is crucial for creating conditions that encourage higher birth rates.
Despite acknowledging his personal marital history with two divorces, Mr. Farage joined the conversation, stressing the importance of returning to foundational “Judeo-Christian” principles.
72% Drop in Birth Rate; In October ‘21 the birthdate went from 23,000 to 18,000 which is a 25% drop
In December it drops to 6,600 births- a 72% drop in the birth rate
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“We have kind of forgotten that what underpins everything is our Judeo-Christian culture and that’s where we need to start, and if we recognize that, and if we value that, I think everything comes from that,” he said.
Beyond spiritual renewal, Farage emphasized that Britain desperately needs to cultivate optimism to reverse the declining birth rates.
“We are not going to get higher birth rates in this country until we can get some sense of optimism. We need a complete 180 shift in attitudes, we got to start telling young kids that hard work is good, that success is good, that there are no shortcuts in life, that making money is good,” he stated.
Farage reflected on Britain’s more optimistic era during the 1980s and early 1990s, contrasting it with today’s environment where young people face increasing challenges, including a surge in disability benefits claims for depression following the coronavirus pandemic.
He criticized both major political parties for promoting what he called a “miserable” and “declinist” outlook, asserting: “We need a change of attitude in Britain if we get that right people will have more kids.”
Britain has an population crisis: It has too many people! Why? Migration.
The country's natural birthrate is at a record low, the lowest it's ever been in all of history. Demographics is destiny and Britain will never be the same. pic.twitter.com/Mf0JNT8JQH
— Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) October 9, 2024
The Reform UK leader identified environmental policies as a major obstacle to societal growth, outlining his party’s vision for British reindustrialization and energy independence through expanded domestic production.
“Our platform is to re-industrialize Britain. Let’s produce all the stuff we need in this country. Let’s become not just energy independent. We could actually become an energy exporter right now.”
Farage’s Reform UK party, which has promised to impose windfall taxes on renewable energy companies to compensate taxpayers for green policy failures, has seen remarkable growth in popular support. Despite securing only five parliamentary seats seven months ago, recent YouGov polling shows Reform UK leading with 27 percent support, ahead of Labour’s 25 percent and the Conservative Party’s 21 percent.
