Tag Archives: asylum seekers

Commission chair: Refugee debate is run by ‘controversialists’

Posted on March 7, 2023 by insidecroydon

A widely respected former MP who is chairing a public commission on the integration of refugees yesterday hit out at the “highly contentious” nature of the current national debate about refugees and asylum seekers, saying it was being “led by … Continue reading →

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No room at the inn? Home Office policies created migrant crisis

Posted on December 22, 2022 by insidecroydon

As we approach Christmas, ANDREW FISHER suggests that it’s worth recalling something of its true meaning Shortly after the birth of Jesus, an angel appeared to Joseph and urged him to seek refuge: “Get up! Take the Child and His … Continue reading →

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‘I’m sorry, I’ll say that again’ says Croydon’s confused MP

Posted on August 12, 2020 by insidecroydon

Someone in Downing Street must be having deep regrets over allowing Chris Philp out on his own for a day-trip to France. In the maelstrom of disunity and sackings over the past 12 months that is the Dominic Cummings government, … Continue reading →

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Bishop rejects rhetoric which blames asylum seekers

Posted on April 13, 2014 by insidecroydon

JONATHAN CLARK, the Bishop of Croydon, in his Easter message, says that we should be trying to help asylum-seekers and those on benefits One of things that really concerns me in our country is that we have started to load … Continue reading →

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