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The pictures of Aylan Kurdi, the three-year-old Syrian boy found washed up on a beach in Antalya, Turkey, appear to have (finally) brought it home to the British commentariat that more must be done to help those refugees currently fleeing from war and dictatorship.
As such, David Cameron is coming under increasing pressure to let in more refugees. Up to now the prime minister has responded that Britain is doing a great deal to help refugees – but by spending money on aid to be sent to the areas where people are fleeing in the first place.
But are the prime minister’s critics right – should Britain take in more refugees? Or is Britain, as the PM likes to point out, already doing its bit?
Have your say – the results of the poll will be published early next week.
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94 Responses to “Poll: Should Britain take in more refugees?”
sandra wilson
Or it may be more to do with the political correctness agenda that is now prevalent in the UK
The one that states immigrants have priority over the indigenous.
Somerandomperson
Businesses employ those who best suit them Sandra, political correctness
only has influence on company’s decisions if it effect’s their bottom
line. If someone is taking your job it’s because they’re more efficient
or willing to do it for less. It’s always been about money and always
will be unless the UK turns into some sort of socialist utopia like
Norway which it won’t even if Jeremy Corbyn comes to power theres only
so much he can change.
David McKendrick
Foreigners have great difficulty even opening a bank account or finding accommodation never mind finding a job. They are certainly not given preference over the indigenous population. I don’t see how their willingness to take a lower salary matters as so many jobs are minimum wage.
Toby Brewer
Never, we haven’t got the room to settle or care for some foreigners who can’t speak our language or know nothing of our culture. It’s not racist to turn them back-Britannia is overflowing with immigrants/refugees. Let’s think of the British people for a change instead of some people from a violent cultural background (not suggesting they are violent themselves) so that’s why I’m putting my RIGHT foot down in protest. Where is Britain’s patriotism and national pride? In the bin like our own heritage and culture! Why? Because it is far too easy to gain welfare and residence in our country…
Toby Brewer
Don’t blame the refugees-blame it on the politicians who have let the migrant crisis (thanks eu for making us pay all that money to be overrun!) happen!