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Should we be taking refugees

(52 Posts)
MiceElf Sun 17-Aug-14 08:17:50

My parish has been campaigning for Britain to accept refugees from Iraq for some time. We have offered the use of the church for Christians from the traditions represented in Iraq to use for worship and parishioners have offered rooms in their houses. Despite many letters to the government we have received absolutely no response.

JessM Sun 17-Aug-14 08:08:41

Syria, Gaza and Iraq - so may displaced people.
The church of England has criticised the government for their reluctance to take refugees. France and Germany are being a lot more charitable apparently.

www.itv.com/news/update/2014-08-17/church-attacks-pm-over-incoherent-middle-east-policy/