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Home Office grudgingly accepts ruling against its appalling treatment of more than 2.5 million settled EU citizens.
Previously the HO planned to appeal, now they will not.
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bbc.com/news/uk-politiā¦
Previously the HO planned to appeal, now they will not.
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bbc.com/news/uk-politiā¦
"Robert Palmer KC told the court millions of EU citizens living in the UK risked losing their rights and being treated as "illegal overstayers" as a result."
In the meantime, divisive media messages are having an impact.
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In the meantime, divisive media messages are having an impact.
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Mr Palmer said they would be "exposed to considerable serious consequences affecting their right to live, work and access social security support and housing in the UK, and will be liable to detention and removal".
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The #HostileEnvironment made worse by Home Office cruelty - tens of thousands of refugees and migrants are being denied work and benefits they are due.
So the Home Office is being sued.
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independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-nā¦
So the Home Office is being sued.
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independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-nā¦
Allegedly "the Home Office is frustrating the purpose of the law by depriving people of the rights their status is meant to protect."
Some are being made destitute because of the way the HO is treating them.
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Some are being made destitute because of the way the HO is treating them.
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If this is part of the #HostileEnvironment policies to deter asylum-seekers and migrants, it is cruel, abusive, and unethical,
PLUS given the economic crisis, for the Home Office to
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PLUS given the economic crisis, for the Home Office to
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December deaths in the Channel leave heartbreak as UK approach to saving lives of asylum-seekers AGAIN comes under scrutiny...
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independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-nā¦
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independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-nā¦
It seems as though the Government's approach is to quibble about numbers, borders, and whine about 'legal routes' (which they closed) rather than acknowledge the levels of terror
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required to put oneself and one's family into a small boat to attempt a Channel crossing, knowing it could lead to death, detention, or deportation and STILL prefer it to what's been left.
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TORIES ADD CRUEL PRESSURE TO ASYLUM SEEKERS
They plan to level up the #HostileEnvironment by deporting those 'caught' seeking refuge in the UK
telegraph.co.uk/politics/2022/ā¦
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They plan to level up the #HostileEnvironment by deporting those 'caught' seeking refuge in the UK
telegraph.co.uk/politics/2022/ā¦
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PM Sunak is 'under pressure' from the rest of the soulless Tories, to immediately return people arriving in small boats. This, after they've ended all safe routes into the UK for asylum-seekers.
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Their ghastly policy was halted altogether after legal objections were posed by human rights organisations but they are determined to find ways round those by the end of February
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BRITAIN COMPLACENT & COMPLICIT IN REFUGEE ABUSE!!
UK government rips up protections for torture victims & asylum seekers, quadrupling times they may be held in processing centres such as Manston
independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-nā¦
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UK government rips up protections for torture victims & asylum seekers, quadrupling times they may be held in processing centres such as Manston
independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-nā¦
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By creating a "second class refugee protection" in a new, undeclared policy to reduce numbers, the Home Office has acted in secrecy to deny full asylum rights on the basis of faster processing
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These sneaky moves come amidst accusations the government are 'making it esier to get away with horrors'.
Immigration Minister @RobertJenrick is rewriting the laws, dramatically downgrading standards.
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Immigration Minister @RobertJenrick is rewriting the laws, dramatically downgrading standards.
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Marcy, my Cameroonian mother in-law, had her visitor visa refused by @ukhomeoffice because she is retired & 'widowed'.
Our family has had too many insulting, dehumanising, inferiating experiences w/ the HO.
Yet the pain, the rage. My trembling, numb fingers. 1/
Our family has had too many insulting, dehumanising, inferiating experiences w/ the HO.
Yet the pain, the rage. My trembling, numb fingers. 1/
My mother in-law is NOT a widow.
She has been married for 25 years.
This was clear ALL over her application, if someone @ukhomeoffice had been troubled to actually read it, OR if there was a system of accountability for their egregious errors
She has been married for 25 years.
This was clear ALL over her application, if someone @ukhomeoffice had been troubled to actually read it, OR if there was a system of accountability for their egregious errors
I mentioned, again, her marital status (& 'social ties') in my letter of invitation, which was submitted with our materials:
'She will return to her husband, children, and grandchildren in Cameroon at the end of her vacation with us'
'She will return to her husband, children, and grandchildren in Cameroon at the end of her vacation with us'
From yesterday's @ObserverUK. @UnisNotBorders was cited in this piece about, Sulav Khadka, a migrant student from Nepal who was detained by UK border cops, claiming that he was a bogus student, sent to a detention centre in Scotland, & held for 10 days: theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/nā¦
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.@UnisNotBorders stated in the piece that in the 6 years we have provided support for migrant university staff & students, we have come across cases, esp from migrant students who come from the Global South & subjected to harsh immigration questioning by UK border cops.
The piece goes on further to state from another student interrogated by UK border cops that they saw some Pakistani students who "were kept in a separate place for not being able to show [their] bank balance in a mobile app. God knows what happened to them."
Why focus *only* on Nigerians? Would Nick be outraged if 50,000 white Canadians brought their dependents to the UK?
Right-wing pundit, Nick Timothy, is using the 'bogus student' line to promote disastrous Tory policies that will harm working class migrant students.
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Right-wing pundit, Nick Timothy, is using the 'bogus student' line to promote disastrous Tory policies that will harm working class migrant students.
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Bringing dependants as a migrant student is both not easy & very expensive. One has to pay visa fees which amount to Ā£1,538 if the dependent is applying outside of the UK. Additionally, dependents have to pay the international health surcharge fee to access the NHS.
In total, if you are family of four, one migrant PGR student, three dependents applying from out of the UK, you are looking at spending Ā£4,977 in visa fees and an additional Ā£10,940 for the international health surcharge fee. And these fees are increasing each year.
From today's @thetimes, where migrant students might be barred from @RussellGroup institutions in order to bring down net migrant statistics.
Typical dog & whistle discourse used to marginalise migrant students. We've seen this many times before.
Short š§µ#UCURising #UCUstrike
Typical dog & whistle discourse used to marginalise migrant students. We've seen this many times before.
Short š§µ#UCURising #UCUstrike
Mid-2000s the discourse of the 'bogus migrant student' took hold of the UK right-wing media, making outrageous claims that *all* migrant students were illegally entering the UK on student visas. @UKLabour responded by instituting the first forays that started #HostileEnvironment.
When @GordonBrown was PM, he started the points based immigration system (PBIS) that ushered in immigration checks in universities on migrant student *and* staff. In 2009, SOAS Management used these checks to break apart the migrant-led @SOASJ4C campaign, deporting 9 activists.
THE GLOVES ARE OFF... š§µ
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Is the Home Office is planningĀ a new deportation flight to Rwanda?
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Shocking news and bizarre timing
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āSome newly arrived asylum seekers in hotels have received letters from the department telling them their asylum claims are deemed inadmissible
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Is the Home Office is planningĀ a new deportation flight to Rwanda?
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Shocking news and bizarre timing
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āSome newly arrived asylum seekers in hotels have received letters from the department telling them their asylum claims are deemed inadmissible
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for consideration in the UK.
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They go on to say the government intends to send them to Rwanda to have their claims processed thereā
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amp.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/aā¦
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They go on to say the government intends to send them to Rwanda to have their claims processed thereā
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amp.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/aā¦
Before we catch up as to how all things with the Rwanda deportation flights stand, here is great article from the Guardian chronologically capturing the events leading up to how things went from ātens of thousandsā to a cancelled flight:
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theguardian.com/world/2022/junā¦
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theguardian.com/world/2022/junā¦
REMEMBER THIS š in upcoming debates, if YOUR representative says words to the effect of: "Oh no, we're not trying to destroy #HumanRights. We agree Human Rights are important - honest, guv! - we just don't like the UK #HumanRightsAct and/or the #EuropeanConvention (#ECHR)"...
Such claims are DEMONSTRABLY BULLSHIT if they come from the mouth of *anyone* who supports the position @CPhilpOfficial has espoused, which the @Telegraph has splashed on its front page...
š @NicolaKelly reports in the @guardian on @ukhomeoffice plans to surveil migrants through smartwatches, informed by our @LucieCAudibert. Weāve been investigating this latest stride in the UKās cruel migration policies.
A threadš§µ
A threadš§µ
Organisations like @BIDdetention and @migrantsorg alerted us a while ago to the roll-out of GPS ankle tags to monitor migrants released on immigration bail.
biduk.org/articles/805-bā¦
biduk.org/articles/805-bā¦
GPS tags are a dehumanising, invasive method of control that monitors peopleās precise location 24/7.
The Home Office knows where theyāve been, when, every second of the day.
privacyinternational.org/explainer/4796ā¦
The Home Office knows where theyāve been, when, every second of the day.
privacyinternational.org/explainer/4796ā¦
Can we have one day without some new horrible discriminatory rights-abusing Government proposal?
The Government is intent on wrecking privacy rights and monitoring us.
Almost 2 years ago we won the world's first legal challenge against police use of live #FacialRecognition tech in public.
But South Wales Police - who we beat - has used it since, and is even trialling facial rec smartphone apps so officers can use it out and about
But South Wales Police - who we beat - has used it since, and is even trialling facial rec smartphone apps so officers can use it out and about
We wanted to step up and show our support for the @Care4Calais #StopRwanda campaign.
The way Britain treats refugees and asylum seekers is part of the #HostileEnvironment, that led to the #NationalityAndBordersAct. We are pleased to support action to mitigate against it.
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The way Britain treats refugees and asylum seekers is part of the #HostileEnvironment, that led to the #NationalityAndBordersAct. We are pleased to support action to mitigate against it.
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We want to see the success of this campaign and all others that aim to challenge the deliberate cruelty of the #HostileEnvironment and are proud to work with and alongside organisations and individuals who make this their goal.
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care4calais.org/stop-rwanda/#hā¦
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care4calais.org/stop-rwanda/#hā¦
The #HostileEnvironment consists of a set of policies and laws made to make it unbearable for some people to live in Britain. Originally intended to deter 'illegal immigrants', the plans backfired, throwing all non-White people into harm's way.
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refugee-action.org.uk/a-decade-of-hoā¦
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refugee-action.org.uk/a-decade-of-hoā¦
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When an instinctive reaction is simultaneously good and bad - THREAD:
After Mo Farahās recent revelation, many of us instinctively applauded the Home Office as they delivered their lightning speed verdict of āno actionā against him.
When an instinctive reaction is simultaneously good and bad - THREAD:
After Mo Farahās recent revelation, many of us instinctively applauded the Home Office as they delivered their lightning speed verdict of āno actionā against him.
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This in itself was a positive move. However, it highlights the blatant hypocrisy of their standard treatment towards victims of trafficking, refugees or asylum seekersā¦
If we are to be COMPLETELY HONEST, they're not the only hypocrites in this situation.
This in itself was a positive move. However, it highlights the blatant hypocrisy of their standard treatment towards victims of trafficking, refugees or asylum seekersā¦
If we are to be COMPLETELY HONEST, they're not the only hypocrites in this situation.
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As a society, WE also need to take responsibility for our support of the HO in this instance versus our usual complacency to their persecution. But it's tricky, this āinstinctā or involuntary emotion of empathy in certain instances - it's exceptionalism.
Let's unpack...
As a society, WE also need to take responsibility for our support of the HO in this instance versus our usual complacency to their persecution. But it's tricky, this āinstinctā or involuntary emotion of empathy in certain instances - it's exceptionalism.
Let's unpack...
Since its introduction in 2012 as part of the #HostileEnvironment, the NRPF policy has been found to be unlawful FIVE TIMES šØšØšØ
The NRPF policy continues to breach multiple aspects of basic decency and humanity as written into various laws.
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dpglaw.co.uk/home-offices-nā¦
The NRPF policy continues to breach multiple aspects of basic decency and humanity as written into various laws.
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dpglaw.co.uk/home-offices-nā¦
Over a million people in the UK are affected by NRPF, which largely affects people with temporary visas, such as students. In the Covid lockdowns, many were unable to work or get financial aid, some were left starving or lost their homes as a result.
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citizensadvice.org.uk/about-us/our-wā¦
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citizensadvice.org.uk/about-us/our-wā¦
The policies that make up the #HostileEnvironment are intentionally cruel, causing deliberate hardship to people who are, by and large, just trying to live their lives and get on in society.
Perhaps this sums it up best?
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Perhaps this sums it up best?
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We made a little collection of Tory perspectives on refugees, asylum seekers, and the #Rwanda policy. One of these people may be our next PM!
Starting with Rishi Sunak, who has consistently voted against a more accessible, supportive asylum system, heās evil as they comeā¦
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Starting with Rishi Sunak, who has consistently voted against a more accessible, supportive asylum system, heās evil as they comeā¦
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Penny Mordaunt, following her Twitter posts from yesterday, she is best summed up by @WilksBecca -Ā
"Some have tried to paint me as marginally less monstrous than the other candidates - Let me assure you, they are wrong."
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"Some have tried to paint me as marginally less monstrous than the other candidates - Let me assure you, they are wrong."
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Liz Truss takes a leaf out Johnsonās book as she has been accused of lying about the horrendous #Rwanda policy, but she doesn't have any better ideasā¦
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#StateHypocrisy #StateRacism
āWhen itās one rule for yourāsā¦
You have no right to be uptight
when we pull you up on youā - (#SOC)
#StateHypocrisy #StateRacism
āWhen itās one rule for yourāsā¦
You have no right to be uptight
when we pull you up on youā - (#SOC)
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During his visit to #Rwanda, Johnson was asked by reporters whether Ukrainians will be sent to the East African nation if they enter the UK undocumented or by irregular routes:
During his visit to #Rwanda, Johnson was asked by reporters whether Ukrainians will be sent to the East African nation if they enter the UK undocumented or by irregular routes:
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āSo Iām afraid the answer is I suppose, yes, in theory that could happen but I think itās very unlikely.ā
inews.co.uk/news/politics/ā¦
āSo Iām afraid the answer is I suppose, yes, in theory that could happen but I think itās very unlikely.ā
inews.co.uk/news/politics/ā¦
74 years ago, on the 22nd June, 1948, the HMT Empire Windrush docked in Essex with hundreds of Caribbean immigrants on board.
Join us as we explore why we mark the day, and why it matters...
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Join us as we explore why we mark the day, and why it matters...
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They had been invited to the UK by the government to help rebuild Britain after the second world war. Many found jobs in the NHS and other sectors lacking workers.
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At the time the Caribbean was part of the Commonwealth so the Windrush Generation - the people who arrived into the UK from the Caribbean between 1948 and 1973 - were free to live and work permanently in the UK
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@pritipatel
@conservatives
#TheNastyParty
#LedByDonkeys
#ToriesPartiedWhilePeopleDied
#PeopleTrafficking
#Refugees
#InstitutionalRacism
#HostileEnvironment
#InstitutionalCorruption
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#FoodBankBritain
#Barbarism
@conservatives
#TheNastyParty
#LedByDonkeys
#ToriesPartiedWhilePeopleDied
#PeopleTrafficking
#Refugees
#InstitutionalRacism
#HostileEnvironment
#InstitutionalCorruption
fb.watch/dzCmSzaZo4/
#FoodBankBritain
#Barbarism
Mr Justice Swift's judgement in which he gives his personal/official approval to sending vulnerable people fleeing for their lives to a nation as far as can be from their families, friends, connections, cultures, possibilities of medical, psychological, social support
all of which they desperately need, means, that the British government has, provided it is in total control of it, legitimised people-trafficking,
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We had reports from our In Limbo members experiencing difficulties at the border trying to return home in the UK even though they are EU citizens with #SettleStatus.
Airlines have asked for additional ID against official guidance.
Many are now anxious when traveling.
Airlines have asked for additional ID against official guidance.
Many are now anxious when traveling.
Our friends @the3million have reported the same problem of EU citizens refused boarding their flights back to their homes in the UK unless they provide additional ID.
This is unacceptable.
Why is @ukhomeoffice silent on this?
We need physical proof of our immigration status!
This is unacceptable.
Why is @ukhomeoffice silent on this?
We need physical proof of our immigration status!
This is part of a wider issue, that of the #HostileEnvironment.
Airlines, universities, hospitals, landlords & employers have become border control but are not always well informed.
The issue is a system which is hostile to immigrants & citizens in general, even British ones.
Airlines, universities, hospitals, landlords & employers have become border control but are not always well informed.
The issue is a system which is hostile to immigrants & citizens in general, even British ones.
Hitler, Trump, May, Orban & Johnson have all demonised vulnerable minorities to win power.
On the 10th anniversary of the #HostileEnvironment, Home Office staff have warned of a āculture of fearā where they may be asked to act illegally.
#NeverForget
theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/mā¦
On the 10th anniversary of the #HostileEnvironment, Home Office staff have warned of a āculture of fearā where they may be asked to act illegally.
#NeverForget
theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/mā¦
ā#HostileEnvironment policies have changed the fabric of society. No other policy in living memory has left such a malign mark, a stain like an oil slick. It's racist, xenophobic, immoral, illegal, unfair, punishing, divisive, mean-spirited, discriminatory & counterproductive.ā
Shami Chakrabarti, a former shadow attorney general, said: āTen years of the hostile environment have been a disaster for race relations, community cohesion and national pride. Using starvation and destitution as a means of control led directly to the #Windrush scandal.ā
A š§µabout @GNDRising disruption of Home Secretary Priti Patel's talk at the Bassetlaw Conservatives Association dinner.
Thisš§µseeks to critically interrogate this action from the perspective of Black & WoC migrants @UnisNotBorders to develop discussion & better practices.
Thisš§µseeks to critically interrogate this action from the perspective of Black & WoC migrants @UnisNotBorders to develop discussion & better practices.
We recognise the importance of disruptions, we also question the ethicality in putting funds into the Tory party. Dinners like this go for an excess of Ā£400 or Ā£4,000 a ticket. Source: mirror.co.uk/news/politics/ā¦
How much did @GNDRising pay to the Tories to disrupt their meeting?
How much did @GNDRising pay to the Tories to disrupt their meeting?
Is it ethical for @GNDRising, a new NGO, to use funds to pay to ādisruptā a Tory dinner attended by right-wing xeno-racist sycophantic followers of Priti Patel who care nothing for migrants? Did @GNDRising think that their disruption would elicit policy change from a fascist?
