It likely that we are much more angry about the UK visa situation for Ukrainian refugees than Ukrainians are (except the ones directly affected, of course).
Why?
- Only about 1% applied to come to the UK
- Our military and humanitarian aid is much appreciated
- Distracted by war
Why?
- Only about 1% applied to come to the UK
- Our military and humanitarian aid is much appreciated
- Distracted by war
But even if the Ukrainians haven't noticed, other European governments and media certainly have.
So the message has spread that we are a harsh, unwelcoming place even at a time of maximum need.
The British public stand ready to be generous.
They're being stymied by the Tories.
So the message has spread that we are a harsh, unwelcoming place even at a time of maximum need.
The British public stand ready to be generous.
They're being stymied by the Tories.
Remember, Brexit voters represent just 37% of registered voters, and only a subset of Brexit voters will have had immigration as their top concern.
So we are making the lives of Ukrainian refugees hell and sinking our international reputation further to please a small minority.
So we are making the lives of Ukrainian refugees hell and sinking our international reputation further to please a small minority.
Why? Because the concentration of xenophobes at the top of the Tory party is much, much higher than 37% - and they control the rules.
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