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Why I No Longer Wear a Poppy
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My father served in the RAF, reaching Senior Warrant Officer level. My brother gave thirty years leaving with the rank of NCO. Between them, they accumulated almost half a century of service to this country. When they needed support in later life, they left with navigating the casework systems of SSAFA and the Royal British Legion, filling in forms, waiting for assessments, proving their need to charity volunteers. This is what the military covenant looks like in practice, for most of those who actually served. I no longer wear a poppy. I want to explain why, because the decision is…
Immigration in the 21st Century: A Fair and Humane Approach
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In recent years, the debate on immigration in the UK has been plagued by the following issues: its alleged impact on public services due it being ‘too high’, the daily illegal boat crossings and the most contentious issue of them all, arguments that detention seekers are afforded too much protection by international human rights law – which guarantees the right to liberty and prohibits arbitrary arrest. Consecutive governments most notably, the recent Conservative one, have talked tough on immigration without reducing overall numbers, or explaining clearly how they are made up (prime example – on average 35% of immigrants, are…
