@13sarahmurphy @ZoeJardiniere But the LOGIC of why it happens is baffling no? Why the UK? If so desperate for safety, why not any of the other safe countries they cross through?
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darren mitchell
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@ZoeJardiniere The ‘why are they coming from France? It’s a safe country’ argument has to be one of *the most* dishonest/moronic. We don’t get to duck our responsibilities because we lie further west. Just like countries closer to war zones shouldn’t have to take in more than anyone else. Ffs.
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Yes, France is a safe country (unlike Rwanda)
But no, France does not have to take responsibility for the refugees who wish to come to the UK and are forced to travel through France to reach us.
That's a toddler's argument. "You touched it last" but with real human lives🙄
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@tonypdickinson @BarristerSecret Threat is being caught is often cited as being one of the most important pillars of dissuasion to crime. Correct about extreme punishments but even minor punishments with the realistic prospect of being caught is a good deterrent.
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What the evidence actually shows is that the biggest deterrent is the threat of being caught and the swiftness of punishment.
And Suella has supported the defunding of the criminal justice system so that most offenders aren’t caught and those who are wait 5 years for a trial.
Suella Braverman@SuellaBraverman
Prison works. It is a deterrent, it takes criminals off our streets and is justice for their victims. This bill will severely undermine confidence in our criminal justice system. The solution to this problem is to build more prisons, not let criminals off the hook. 3/3
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@Prxncipano @WesDeucalion An admission isn't evidence, anyone can check themselves into A&E, and the 'corroborating testimony' is from the boys brother, who isn't an independent witness.
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@darretpingo @WesDeucalion Admission to A&E and corroborating testimony from witnesses isn’t evidence?
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A teacher has actually assaulted a 10 year old child, requiring them to be sent to A&E, lied on the child’s name until other children and teachers spoke up AND is still on site.
We need the name of this child abuser and those protecting them too
victoriazubuike@Victoriazubuike
I can’t believe I’m even writing these words, my 10 year old nephew was punched multiple times by his teacher Tracey at Christ The King School in Islington. The 10 year old had to go to A&E immediately after reporting severe pains across his chest and back areas.
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@itsshabs She cant talk about an ongoing investigation, especially if its criminal. Do you want her to start crying or something?
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Look at her mannerisms, the cold disregard and lack of concern, the inability to empathise with the plight of a black child.
These are the people allegedly in charge of safeguarding our children.
God.
victoriazubuike@Victoriazubuike
I can’t believe I’m even writing these words, my 10 year old nephew was punched multiple times by his teacher Tracey at Christ The King School in Islington. The 10 year old had to go to A&E immediately after reporting severe pains across his chest and back areas.
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@lukemt_ @93vintagejones @BenjiNaesen Reducing immigration figures will seldom have outcomes which EVERYONE are happy with. If Labour put forward ANY proposals, we wouldn't be in this situation.
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If this policy had been in place 4 months ago, I would never have been able to join my wife in the UK. 😬
£38,700 is an outrageously out-of-touch amount.
My spouse visa application process included 4 months of not being able to visit my wife, cost me around £5,000, and is valid for 2.5 years.
After the 2.5 years, I will have to apply again for the next 2.5 years. After which, I'll have to apply again to be able to live in the UK indefinetely. In total, moving to the UK will have probably cost me £15,000. 😅
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@jimiclownshoes @saminthecastles @JennyLConstable These measures don't apply to health and social care workers. So theres obviously a mechanism where they can cater it to what they need.
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@saminthecastles @JennyLConstable Yeah, but the people we actually need at the moment don't earn that...
That's the point.
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Hands up if your own UK salary wouldn’t qualify you to immigrate to Britain
Politics UK@PolitlcsUK
🚨 BREAKING: Rishi Sunak will increase the salary threshold so that EVERY migrant has to earn over £38k before coming to Britain in a major plan to slash migration He will also announce new limits on them bringing family [@JackElsom]
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@PaulbernalUK @blueshirtdistin "27.1% of the population aged 16 to 64 years in Birmingham were "economically inactive" in the year ending June 2023." - You actually think even most of that percentage is down to ill health?.....
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@RogerthePolice @vernalscott "The public say taser is a high risk, very dangerous weapon." - Not sure why you are speaking for 'the public'.
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@vernalscott The public say taser is a high risk, very dangerous weapon.
The police say taser is a lower risk option compared to a baton, firearms or trying to disarm or often even arrest someone using only their hands.
The police need to be better at presenting their case.
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Tasered girl, aged 10: PC Broadhead’s use 'was necessary, reasonable and proportionate' and he should be permitted to get on with his life and job. The case is a sad reminder that 'children' can present a genuine danger to themselves and others. msn.com/en-gb/news/wor…
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@NickBraley1 @gmhales But 'history', doesn't mean todays police are anywhere near the same. Police aren't the same 5 years ago, let alone in the 80's/90's.
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@gmhales The lack of faith many of us have in the systems of police accountability is due to the long history of the police acting with impunity, with little fear of redress.
Those (within policing) who are now objecting to increased scrutiny are imho, a far far bigger concern.
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What's the solution when people flat out reject the findings of a process involving the IOPC and CPS, and where 2 out of 3 misconduct panel members were independent of policing, one being a lawyer?
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@fatwhitebloke @andygeorgeni @MetBPA Do we know those comments are from real people? From the UK? Not from bot farms used to create outrage/division? We can stand in solidarity whilst not fall foul of hyperbole. 2/2
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@fatwhitebloke @andygeorgeni @MetBPA Pete, I'm not condoning the horrible comments, of which thankfully there are few. However i've noticed a trend of older generation users of social media using a picture with 27 comments, of which some are horrible, as evidence of a 'wider picture'. 1/2
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The comments on this thread are disgusting and show exactly how strong the current environment of hatred is! PC Shaik deserves better while doing her job to build confidence in the Met @MetBPA
Tower Hamlets Police@MPSTowerHam
PC Umar Shaik is one of the officers in Central East’s Youth Engagement Team. We're proud to have her representing our Muslim officers in the Met!
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@andygeorgeni @MetBPA Some of the comments are horrible. But with a post which has garnered 27 comments, maybe less than 5% ranging from bigoted/not nice, in what way is that indicative of an 'environment of hatred'?
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@DanMolyneaux9 @Samfr So, I'm guessing you're a supporter of the people who tried to cap Irish immigration into the US?
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Pearson is a classic example of a columnist who previously was just bad and wrong and is now actively dangerous due to radicalisation.
Matthew Holehouse@mattholehouse
This is a pretty arresting final line to read in a daily newspaper column and one I don't think would have appeared ~5 years ago. telegraph.co.uk/columnists/202…
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@Samfr @NABurkinshaw So will you frown upon those that committed criminal protest after the George Floyd incident? Or will you say 'Riots are the voice of the un heard'?
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@NABurkinshaw It's radical to condone mob violence. Not to have concerns about immigration.
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@WeddingPhots @realMattToomer Why would filming someone in a public place affect GDPR?
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@realMattToomer No power. So what's the point? Recording anything? GDPR nightmare
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A new idea is being rolled out across the country by many police forces, it’s called ‘Street Watch.’
It’s where a group of people will walk the streets, either with or without a police officer, and look out for issues to deter antisocial behaviour and improve community relations.
A police spokesperson said “Street Watch is a community led scheme which allows local people, like you, to help keep their community safe, get some exercise, meet new people, and improve community engagements.”
Those taking part, have no police powers and are not paid, yet go through the same recruiting vetting process as a police officer would.
Street Watch sounds like public being the upaid police force.
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@nitpicknick @93vintagejones @AbdullaAlJumali "Of all migrants granted settlement in 2021, 18% initially came to the UK on a study visa (Home Office, Migrant Journey; includes main applicants and dependants)" - 18% doesn't sound like 'nearly all'.
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What happened in Dublin City yesterday is absolutely sickening & must be strongly condemned by all respected Irish men & women
Ireland is based on immigration. And every immigrant is welcome 🇮🇪
Yet again yesterday was another proof that the extreme far rights have 0 brain cells
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@darretpingo @dullneat You should see some of cops who fail the training and the reasons why. It’s scary.
Eg. Hands over the blasts doors and shooting themselves.
Others too excited and trigger happy 🙈
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I am not allowed Taser until out of probation (3 years service). Still sent to a suspect with a baseball bat with “stay safe advice”.
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…
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@andygeorgeni @Space_Pirate76 @grahamwettone @policeconduct @metpoliceuk @Casey_Review The basic truth is that a 4 year criminal investigation for something like this is wrong. You either agree, or don't agree with that. If you do agree, surely you SHOULD be calling out the stupidness of it and making changes.
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@Space_Pirate76 @grahamwettone @policeconduct @metpoliceuk @Casey_Review More Trust, Less crime and Higher Standards! How does challenging @policeconduct bring about this commitment so soon after @Casey_Review?
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The demonising of @policeconduct for following the law and procedures is a very strange way to promote More Trust and Higher Standards in @metpoliceuk! UK policing is different from many countries around the world and there should be some pride in our model of policing by consent
Fraser Knight@Fraser_Knight
“Thank God for the common sense of British juries” Met boss Sir Mark Rowley goes in hard against @policeconduct for their ‘pursuit of good officers’ after acquittal of PC Paul Fisher - cleared of dangerous driving after crashing on response to the Streatham terror attack @LBC
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@BestForBritain @pimlicat But no one is saying migrants cant work in the NHS/care sector etc. That why we have the dynamic points system. The 500,000 - 600,000 are not all 'necessity workers'.
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