So much of what we see around us here and abroad is about highlighting the differences between us and building barriers around our borders to keep people of different faiths and cultures out of our country. We hear politicians promoting divisions and igniting fires of hatred to advance their own cause. We witnessed strong rhetoric around the campaign to leave Europe that has directly translated into violence against minorities and immigrants.
Then we hear the home secretary wanting organisations to list the number of foreign workers they employ. And the health secretary wants more British-trained doctors in the NHS. What message does this government want to give immigrants who have made Britain their home? Is this the modern-day Britain we want the world to see? It’s not the Britain we have become accustomed to living in. And it is not going to help build bridges with new economic partners from India and China.
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