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Offshoring in Rwanda isn’t a ‘dead cat’ to distract from Partygate, it’s just plain inhumane
Apr 21, 2022 01:41In England, two in five people believe that “democracy is not working”, citing a “loss of trust” and “corruption” as the biggest factors. Only 28% trust the national government to look after their interests. Polling in Scotland and Northern Ireland records similarly dismal levels of confidence in the UK executive.
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Rich Britain sending refugees to Rwanda isn’t ‘burden-sharing’. It’s shameful exploitation
Apr 18, 2022 15:31There are longer-term solutions to solving the world’s ongoing refugee crises, such as addressing the root causes that endanger people’s lives and livelihoods. But a fundamental principle of any morally functioning government is to uphold the human rights of people to seek safety, and not shift that responsibility to states with less developed asylum systems.