Thread by @zabrams

Here @RedCrossPolicy we are profoundly concerned that the Government is proposing to send traumatised people half-way round the world, to Rwanda. People seeking asylum here in UK deserve compassion, not deportation 1/
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We note the Prime Minister’s ambition to create a ‘world leading asylum system’ allowing ‘thousands’ to settle here through safe and legal routes. However he doesn’t say how many, from where and by when. 2/

Whilst the Government’s current resettlement schemes may show some generosity to people from Syria, Afghanistan and Ukraine, we just don’t help enough people from other countries. This is often why people are risking their lives crossing the Channel. 3/

We are arguing for a sophisticated global strategy, balancing sufficient international development aid, with a fair & functional resettlement scheme - including safe ways people can apply for asylum from other countries so they don’t have to fall on the mercy of smugglers. 4/

The UK is a country with a global outlook and a proud history of helping people fleeing war and persecution. We are capable of better. #EveryRefugeeMatters #TogetherWithRefugees