50 signatures reached
To: The British Government
Admit a fair number of desperate migrants to the UK
Far more signatures needed to make a difference, and worked hard but failed to get enough. Other action may be more effective.
Admit into the UK a fair and generous number of migrants who are fleeing to Europe from desperate or dangerous situations. Take the lead in Europe in campaigning for decency and compassion towards admitting migrants and asylum seekers.
Why is this important?
Thousands of people are making journeys to Europe at great risk to their lives, to flee from war and danger. They have left everything behind - homes, jobs, almost all possessions, many bringing babies and children with them. Britain has a proud and noble history of admitting refugees - the kinder-transports before the last war saved many children, we admitted fleeing Kenyan Asians , we admitted Vietnamese boat people. Most of us have never faced anything like the loss, danger and fear the migrants are driven by. They go in over-crowded boats knowing they may drown, but take the risk , because what they leave behind is so terrible. We should in decency and compassion admit a fair and generous number of migrants to the UK and take the lead in encouraging all of Europe to do the same. I was on a ferry near the Greek island of Samos and about 50 migrants were brought on board. As we left the boat , next to me was a man holding the hand of a toddler, and we smiled at each other. I have a grandson about the same age. There was nothing I could do to help them then, but this country can and should help. Imagine if it was you or your family?
