50 signatures reached
To: South Tyneside Council
Refugees Welcome in Jarrow
I want our council to show humanity, compassion and hope to refugees fleeing dire circumstances. We have an obligation to help those who aren't fortunate enough to be living in a peaceful, war-free society. I want our council to offer refuge to as many families as it can afford to do. As a local council employee, I know of the financial constraints faced by local governments, yet still I believe it is absolutely necessary and right that we find the resources to reduce some of the suffering felt by these people.
Why is this important?
Aylan, the toddler who drowned fleeing Syria, was just three years old. His town was under attack by Isis. His five year old brother and his mum also died trying to reach safety.
Yet our prime minister said ‘we won't take any more refugees’. He thinks that most of us don't care. But 38 Degrees members do care. We don't want Britain to be the kind of country that turns its back as people drown in their desperation to flee places like Syria.
So let's stand up for Britain's long tradition of helping refugees fleeing war. Let's show the Prime Minister that we, the people of the UK, are proud to do our part and provide refuge to people in their hour of need.
Please sign and share, or start your own petition for your town or city here:
https://you.38degrees.org.uk/efforts/refugees-welcome
