"They're not asylum shoppers they're asylum seekers... That's not true."
@krishgm challenges immigration minister Robert Jenrick after he claims "asylum shoppers" should seek sanctuary in the first safe country they reach under the "Refugee Convention".
It is excellent to see Sabir Zazai will be at the Coronation. He represents the spirit of civic contribution from those who have found sanctuary in Britain, in his tireless work to advocate for those who need protection, and for a country which is welcoming and inclusive.
Feisty exchange btw MP Lee Anderson & Commissioner of Met police Sir Mark Rowley. MP says don’t think you’re doing good job & feel like I’m wasting my time. Sir Mark says if ppl want to be personally offensive then write it in newspapers but not going to answer those questions..
MSP @BobDorisSNP raises important facts:
🟠 Two out of three of those who arrive via small boat are granted asylum
🟠 48% come from Afghanistan, Syria, Iran, Eritrea and Sudan
🟠 98% of people from Afghanistan, Syria and Eritrea have their asylum application granted
Dundee spent all that money on the V&A, yet if you were a potential tourist planning a trip, Dundee box office site looks like it was designed with free clip art. @Creative_Dundee should hold an intervention.
One year after Paris had built 52km of “corona tracks”, 60% of users were new cyclists, and the proportion of women increased 14%.
With 62% public support, €250m will be invested by 2026 to make those popup lanes permanent, add 130km more, and build 130,000 bike parking spaces.
Work has started @ShiellStGarden with a clear away of dead plant material for our compost heap and putting in some goldenrod to provide insects with a valuable food source in late summer