On the recordJuly 14, 2026
We need to be talking about the contribution that immigrants and asylum seekers have made to this country, not talking about them as if they are some kind of burden.
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Diane Abbott
Labour Party
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mirror.co.ukWe need to be talking about the contribution that immigrants and asylum seekers have made to this country, not talking about them as if they are some kind of burden.
Diane Abbott advocates for recognizing immigrants' contributions.
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