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Topic History of: Proud to be British?
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Honey |
Liam wrote:
Wyot wrote:
No thoroughly ashamed. Our Government brings shame on us.
Much is happening behind the scenes, and in this highly acute scenario, the less said the better the better. Editors have daily communications with the No 10 machine (just like in WWII). Propaganda and false information are even more powerful now, when the internet instantaneously shows statements and allegations. Causing confusion and distraction.
They don't have to give a running commentary, especially if it is false. |
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Jo |
They're making it easier (for themselves) by allowing refugees to apply online.
UK to ease entry requirements for Ukrainian refugees, says Priti Patel
"Change means people with passports can apply for entry online and do not have to give biometric details until they are in UK"
Anger and exhaustion as Ukrainians turned away by UK in Calais
"Hundreds have had to pause their gruelling journey while they work out how to get visas" |
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Jo |
The British authorities are apparently expecting refugees to have internet access ("refugees must first apply online before coming to the [visa] center").
"UK visa office in Brussels 'overwhelmed'"
www.bbc.com/news/live/world-europe-60685883 |
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Wyot |
Nope we just wear Ukrainian colours and keep saying we "stand with them" etc. Just like we clap for the NHS instead of saving it. 👏
We are, in short, as a nation - full of shit... |
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Liam |
Wyot wrote:
No thoroughly ashamed. Our Government brings shame on us.
Much is happening behind the scenes, and in this highly acute scenario, the less said the better the better. Editors have daily communications with the No 10 machine (just like in WWII). Propaganda and false information are even more powerful now, when the internet instantaneously shows statements and allegations. Causing confusion and distraction. |
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