In 1938 Home Secretary Samuel Hoare said the UK "shall put no obstacle in the way of children coming here" & would be "in the forefront among the nations of the world in giving relief to these suffering people."
He did not appoint a "Kindertransport Clandestine Threat Commander".
He did not appoint a "Kindertransport Clandestine Threat Commander".
https://twitter.com/SimonJonesNews/status/1292232085651038209
Nigel Farage's teenage hero Oswald Mosley tried to stir up fear and hatred of Jewish refugees in the 1930s. Fortunately, he was ignored by the British government.
Now, however, Farage just needs to blow his dogwhistle. Priti Patel hardly even needs his prompting.
Now, however, Farage just needs to blow his dogwhistle. Priti Patel hardly even needs his prompting.
10,000 Jewish children arrived at Liverpool Street station in 1938 & 1939. This statue remembers them.
How will Priti Patel & her "Clandestine Channel Threat Commander" be remembered?
With the contempt they deserve, I hope.
How will Priti Patel & her "Clandestine Channel Threat Commander" be remembered?
With the contempt they deserve, I hope.
It might be instructive to translate Priti Patel's newly created post of "Clandestine Channel Threat Commander" into German:
Kommandant für die geheime Bedrohung über den Ärmelkanal
Perhaps he should be given a special hat to reflect his rank.
Kommandant für die geheime Bedrohung über den Ärmelkanal
Perhaps he should be given a special hat to reflect his rank.
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