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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?”
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
Finally… Another one gets it!
Toby Brewer
Sadly, that’s correct… Even though this is Britain and not Britanistan the Brits are second class citizens behind the immigrants as we have been bought up to believe a lot of this fighting in the middle east is actually our business and we can’t “offend” anyone who is a foreigner here. That’s why we have lost our patriotism and let this happen. Our way of life is at risk people! Don’t believe the leftist propaganda!
Anna
They were going to canada, Europe was just a pit stop until their case was being decided by Canadian gov
david williamson
no way no more